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Macleay, Eliza

Wife of the highest ranking public servant at the time whose personality was ill suited to the social role expected of her. She bore 17 children in 22 years though only 10 survived to adulthood.

Milestone
Born
London, England
1769
Arrived Sydney
01 Jan 1826
Died
13 Aug 1847
Name
Birth
Barclay, Elizabeth
Relationship
Parent of
Macleay, William Sharp
Parent of
Macleay, George
Parent of
Macleay, Frances (Fanny)
Parent of
Dumaresq, Christiana Susan
Spouse
Macleay, Alexander
15 Oct 1791 - 13 Aug 1847