Dictionary of Sydney

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Barton, Charlotte

Governess employed by Hannibal Macarthur briefly before finding a suitable matrimonial match. Her second husband George Barton drove her from an abusive marriage and as a sole parent she succeeded in challenging the male-dominated legal system.

Milestone
Born
England
1796
Arrived Sydney
1826
Died
Sutton Forest, New South Wales
10 Oct 1867
Occupation
Relationship
Spouse
29 Sep 1827 - 30 Apr 1834