Historical information
In the 1860s and 1870s Henry Boyd Mercer selected land between Linton and Skipton at what was then known as Spring Vale, now called Pittong. He was a successful and innovative farmer. Henry Mercer and his wife Deborah, nee Sinclair, had five children, Henry, William, Hugh, Emma and Elizabeth.
Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 58.
Physical description
Sepia photograph of an old white haired bearded gentleman wearing suit, seated with legs crossed and arms on lap.
