It is highly unlikely. The usual method for cleaning oneself in the 1850s was to bathe, not shower.
If you are talking about Edward Hammond Hargraves, his parents were John Edward Hargraves and Elizabeth Hargraves.
The correct spelling is Edward Hargraves. He was an Australian gold prospector credited with sparking the Australian gold rush.
Lieutenant John Edward Hargraves
Edward Hargraves died of natural causes at age 80.
Elizabeth Hargraves
Edward Hargraves died of natural causes at age 80.
yes there is a few diaries search them on google *Edward Hammond Hargraves diaries*
Edward Hargraves weighed 18 stone which is equivalent to 114.3 kg!!!
Edward Hargraves was led to the right location to find gold by John Lister.
Edward Hammond Hargraves was born in Gosport, Hampshire, England on 7 October 1816.
Yes, Edward Hargraves had two sons and three daughters with his wife Elizabeth Mackie
Hargraves died in Sydney on 29 October 1891.