Edward Henty (28 March 1810 - 14 August 1878), was a pioneer British colonist and is regarded as the first permanent settler in the Port Phillip district (later known as the colony of Victoria), Australia.

Early life and family background

Edward was born in Tarring, West Sussex, England, the fourth surviving son of Thomas Henty, and his wife Frances Elizabeth Hopkins of Poling, West Sussex.

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