by Peter Bruce | Aug 5, 2022 | Family, Caldwell
Saint Helena Caldwell: 1770-1820s Saint Helena is a small tropical island which lies about halfway between Africa and South America. A British possession since 1657, Saint Helena was strategically located as a re-provisioning stop for naval and merchant sailing ships...
by Peter Bruce | Aug 2, 2022 | Family, Caldwell
Hong Kong Caldwell: 1909 & Earlier Life In Hong Kong OldMomey–2 murphy-li-9KtSfRukvM8-unsplash A Test CaptionA Test Caption Britannia- Britannia-005 Scenes of Early Hong Kong Beaconsfield_House_1890 Hong Kong Island 1840 Hong Kong Cemetery EarlyHK10 EarlyHK9...
by Peter Bruce | Aug 2, 2022 | Family, Caldwell
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by Peter Bruce | Aug 5, 2022 | Family, Caldwell, Kwan, Lai, Ko
China Chan, Ko, Kwan, Lai The Opium Trade China Controls Trade British traders during the late 18th century and early 19th century made fortunes introducing Chinese luxury goods to the wealthy of Britain. Porcelain, silk, fine furniture and tea were in huge demand...
by Peter Bruce | Aug 5, 2022 | Family, Caldwell
Penang Caldwell: 1820s to 1830? History of Penang The Caldwells All we really know about the Caldwell’s time in Penang is that it occurred, for the father, Daniel Caldwell, died and was buried there in 1828. The original settlement was named Georgetown, but is...
by Peter Bruce | Aug 5, 2022 | Family, Caldwell
Hong Kong Caldwell, Mitchell: 1834-1891 The Opium Trade China Controls Trade British traders during the late 18th century and early 19th century made fortunes introducing Chinese luxury goods to the wealthy of Britain. Porcelain, silk, fine furniture and tea were in...