Macarthur, Elizabeth | The Dictionary of Sydney

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Settler and farmer who arrived in the colony in 1790, founded a family, and took over the farming interests of her husband from 1809, building the basis of a pastoral industry in fine wool. The success of the Macarthurs' Camden Park estate was largely due to her.

Milestone

Born

Devon, England

14 Aug 1766

Arrived Sydney

Scarborough

28 Jun 1790

Died

Sydney

09 Feb 1850

Name

Birth

Veale, Elizabeth

14 Aug 1766 - 1788

Occupation

Position

19 Jan 1790 - Apr 1790

Apr 1790 - 28 Jun 1790

Relationship

Relative of

Macarthur-Onslow, Elizabeth

Parent of

Macarthur, James

Parent of

Macarthur, William

Parent of

Macarthur, Edward

Spouse

Macarthur, John

1788 - 11 Apr 1834