Dictionary of Sydney

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Leane, Lucy

Woman of Aboriginal heritage who settled with her large family on the Georges River and was a highly respected farmer and vineyard owner.

Milestone
Born
1840
Died
Liverpool
13 Sep 1895
Name
Birth
Burn, Lucy
Occupation
Position
Relationship
Parent of
Spouse
1865 - 1895

Leane, Lucy

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2014

Lucy Leane was an Aboriginal farmer and landowner on Williams Creek near the Georges River in the second half of the nineteenth century. She and her husband William reared 13 children and developed a flourishing farm with an orchard and vineyard, milking cows and horses.