Dictionary of Sydney

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Abrahams, Esther

Jewish milliner who was tried at the Old Bailey, London for theft and sentenced to seven years' transportation to New South Wales. In the colony she managed her husband's estates during his absences and after his death in 1823.

Milestone
Born
England
1767
Arrived Sydney
Prince of Wales
26 Jan 1788
Buried
Annandale
1846
Died
Annandale
26 Aug 1846
Buried
1905
Name
Alternate
Julian, Esther
Alternate
Johnston, Esther
12 Nov 1814 - 26 Aug 1846
Occupation
Position
1787
1787 - 1788
Property
Owner of
1823 - 1829
Owner of
1823 - 1829
Relationship
Relative of
Parent of
Parent of
Parent of
Parent of
Parent of
Relative of
Spouse
1788 - 1823

Abrahams, Esther

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Transported to Sydney as a convict with a young daughter, Esther Abrahams rose to prominence in colonial society. She held land at Georges River, and was mistress of Annandale House until conflict with her son Robert led to her being declared unable to administer her estates.