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Burley, Elizabeth

Convict who married Thomas Arndell and raised a farming family in the Hawkesbury area.

Milestone
Born
21 Mar 1766
Died
31 Jan 1843
Name
Alternate
Arndell, Elizabeth
Alternate
Burleigh, Elizabeth
Occupation
Position
1787 - 1788
Relationship
Spouse
Spouse
Parent of

Arndell, Thomas

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Caught up in the Rum Rebellion, Thomas Arndell was loyal to Bligh and lost his magistracy and pension. With his wife, a former convict, he founded a successful family and farm at Cattai.