Dictionary of Sydney

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Callaghan, Eliza

Wife one of the first judges and chairmen of Quarter Sessions, Thomas Callaghan, Eliza Callaghan managed her husband's properties after his sudden death in 1863, building one of the key heritage sites in Randwick - Corana and Hygeia. She died at the age of 93, 'the tapping of her stick being a familiar sound in Randwick'.

Milestone
Born
England
1828
Buried
1915
Died
Randwick, Sydney
10 Aug 1915
Name
Birth
Milford, Eliza
1828 - 1848
Occupation
Property
Owner of
28 Nov 1863 - 10 Aug 1915
Relationship
Sibling
Parent of
Spouse
1848 - 28 Nov 1863