J. Walch and Sons
J. Walch and Sons was an Australian publisher, founded in Hobart, Tasmania, by Major James Walch and several of his sons.
History
[edit]Major James William Henry Walch (died 1852) with four sons and three daughters left England for Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land, (later known as Hobart, Tasmania), arriving in November 1842, and was attached to Her Majesty's 54th Regiment.[1] On 1 January 1846, he and his second son James Henry Brett Walch (died 5 November 1897),[2] took over a bookseller's and stationer's shop established by James Tegg, at the corner of Liverpool and Elizabeth streets.[3] henceforth known as "Walch's corner".
An associated business, Walch Bros and Birchall, was founded to carry on a similar business in Launceston, Tasmania, later becoming A. W. Birchall and Sons Pty Ltd.[1]
In 1859 they published a map of Tasmania.
In 1861 they opened a stationery store with facilities for bookbinding and manufacturing account books in Macquarie Street, with James Walch at its head. In 1862 he began publishing the Tasmanian Almanac, better known as "Walch's Red Book". James was succeeded as editor by G. D'Emden; retired 1938.[3]
In 1873 they opened a warehouse in Davey Street.[3]
Family
[edit]Sons of James William Henry Walch and Eliza Walch include:
- James Henry Brett Walch (22 October 1828 – 5 November 1897) married Eliza Watchorn (1830–1858) on 8 January 1852.[4] They had two children; Eliza died shortly after.
- Major (of 54th Regiment) James William Henry Walch (1855 – 3 August 1936) was a lawyer.[5]
- Lizzie Emmely Walch (1858–1944) married James Lyne on 15 July 1880
- He married again in 1859, to Jane Crosby (1837–1828) in 1859. Their large family included:
- Arthur Crosby Walch (14 March 1862 – 21 May 1944) of William Crosby and Co.
- Dr Christine Walch MA MB ChM ( – ), two more daughters
- Major Dr James Henry Brett Walch ( – ) married Joyce Unst Johnson on 8 September 1925
- Alice Jane Walch married Carmichael Imlach Lyne in 1885
- William Crosby Walch (died 11 April 1916)
- Richard Crosby Walch (1865 – 30 August 1915) worked for J. Walch and Sons; managed the Macquarie St. branch from 1897 to 1915.[3]
- George Crosby Walch (c. 1867 – 6 September 1940) married Marie Hannaford, was farmer at Devonport
- Percival Crosby Walch (c. 1873 – 13 July 1948) worked for J. Walch and Sons;[6] appointed managing director in 1915.
- Lieut Col. (of Royal Field Artillery) John Crosby Walch DSO (19 June 1875 – 22 June 1961) married Aileen May Von Stieglitz in 1905
- Charles Edward Walch (8 May 1830 – 24 March 1915) in 1853 became business partner with brother James. He was editor of Walch's Literary Intelligencer[7]
- Garnet Walch (1843–1913) was the youngest son of Major Walch.
Relevant
[edit]The Launceston Branch of Tasmanian Family History Society Inc. has produced an Index to Walch's Tasmanian Almanacs
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Walch Family's 100 Years in Tasmania". The Examiner (Tasmania). Vol. CI, no. 229. Tasmania, Australia. 5 December 1942. p. 4. Retrieved 11 December 2024 – via National Library of Australia. other Walch family members mentioned
- ^ "Death of Mr James Walch". The Mercury (Hobart). 6 November 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "J. Walch and Sons Celebrate Centenary". The Mercury (Hobart). Vol. CLXIII, no. 23, 488. Tasmania, Australia. 18 March 1946. p. 12. Retrieved 11 December 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Family Notices". Launceston Examiner. Vol. XI, no. 997. Tasmania, Australia. 10 January 1852. p. 4. Retrieved 11 December 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Mr. J. W. H. Walch, Hobart". The Advocate (Australia). Tasmania, Australia. 3 August 1936. p. 2. Retrieved 11 December 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Obituaries, Funerals". The Examiner (Tasmania). Vol. CVII, no. 106. Tasmania, Australia. 14 July 1948. p. 2. Retrieved 11 December 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Obituary". The Mercury (Hobart). Vol. CII, no. 14, 059. Tasmania, Australia. 26 March 1915. p. 4. Retrieved 11 December 2024 – via National Library of Australia.