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Rev. John Ham (1797-1852) : Baptist pastor; P-42.001-C
Rev. John Ham (1797-1852) : Baptist pastor; P-42.001-C
Rev. John Ham (1797-1852) : Baptist pastor; P-42.001-C

Name/TitleRev. John Ham (1797-1852) : Baptist pastor

About this objectPortrait of Baptist Minister, Reverend John Ham.

He was born in England, and ordained into the Baptist ministry in 1833. In 1842 he sailed to Melbourne, and while there preached at the Mechanic's Institute and the Collins Street Independent Church. He worked to obtained funding to build the Baptist Church in Collins Street. He also set up a mission for Aboriginal children at the confluence of the Merri Creek and the Yarra River.

He resigned as pastor of the Collins Street Baptist Church in 1847, and spend the rest of his days in Bathurst, until he died in 1852. One of his sons, Thomas Ham (1821-1870) became a notable engraver and publisher, whilst another son in Jabez Ham (1826-1876) would work on Newspapers such as The Star and The Age.
[source : Port Phillip Pioneers website]

This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission .For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria

Inscription and MarksInscribed under image : "Rev JOHN HAM / Pastor of this Church / 1849-1852".
Inscribed on verso : :"Rev John Ham / father of / Thomas Ham / Jabez J Ham / Theophilus J Ham / Cornelius J Ham / Amelia / Kezia / arrived in Melbourne from England / December 1842 / first settled minister of / Collins St. Baptist Church / then / Minister of Bathurst Street / Baptist Church Sydney / from 1849-1852 (when he died) /This photo copy of Original / hanging in vestry / Bathurst Street Church"

Measurements12.7 x 8.3 cm (image)
18 x 10.5 cm (cardboard frame)

Object TypePhotograph

Subject and Association KeywordsHam, John, 1797-1852.

Subject and Association KeywordsPortrait

Subject and Association KeywordsClergy

Subject and Association KeywordsBaptist Church

Named CollectionImages collection

Object numberP-42.001-C

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