![]() ![]() Morton Allport (1830-1878) A lawyer like his father, Morton was always more interested in the natural sciences than the law. The Allports lived at Aldridge Lodge in Elboden Street - the house stayed in the Allport family until it was demolished in 1968 and replaced by Jane Franklin Hall. She also tried her hand at etching and lithography. Mary Morton Allport (1806-1895) An accomplished artist and musician, Mary continued her artistic pursuits in Hobart, advertising in 1832 that she could undertake painting and copying of miniatures on request. He was an enthusiastic gardener, a keen historian and was involved in the Anti-Transportation movement and the Tasmanian Public Library. ![]() ![]() The Allports settled in the Broadmarsh district but soon moved to Hobart, where Joseph joined a legal partnership. Joseph Allport (1800-1877) Born at Aldridge near Birmingham, Joseph, a lawyer, married Mary Morton Chapman in 1826 and came to Van Diemen’s Land in 1831. ![]()
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