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

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Arrived Sydney

Prince of Wales

26 Jan 1788

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Buried

Annandale

1846

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Died

Annandale

26 Aug 1846

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Buried

Waverley Cemetery

1905

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Name

Alternate

Julian, Esther

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Alternate

Johnston, Esther

12 Nov 1814 - 26 Aug 1846

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Occupation

Landowner

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Convict

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Position

Convict

Lady Penrhyn

1787

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Convict

Prince of Wales

1787 - 1788

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Property

Owner of

Annandale House

1823 - 1829

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Owner of

Annandale Farm

1823 - 1829

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Relationship

Relative of

Martin, David Nathaniel

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Parent of

Johnston, Robert

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Parent of

Johnston, David

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Parent of

Nichols, Rosanna

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Parent of

Weston, Blanche

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Parent of

Johnston, Julia

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Relative of

Martin, David James

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Spouse

Johnston, George

1788 - 1823

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Abrahams, Esther

Alison Vincent

2008

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.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Abrahams, Esther

Abrahams, Esther

Waverley Cemetery

Lady Penrhyn

Prince of Wales

Annandale House

Annandale Farm

Martin, David Nathaniel

Johnston, Robert

Johnston, David

Nichols, Rosanna

Weston, Blanche

Johnston, Julia

Martin, David James

Johnston, George