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Australian Women
Biographical entry
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Forlonge, Eliza (1785 - 1859) |
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| Born: 1785 Scotland. Died: 5 August 1859 Euroa, Victoria, Australia. | |
After searching out the best merino flocks in Germany, Eliza Forlonge travelled with her husband and two sons to Launceston, arriving in 1831. Eliza managed their property, 'Kenilworth', while her husband maintained business interests in a nearby flour mill and sheep run. After the death of her husband, Eliza moved to Port Phillip and lived with her son William at his station, Seven Creeks, in Euroa. |
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Published by National Foundation for Australian Women on Australian Women's Archives Project Web Site Comments, questions, corrections and additions: awap@womenaustralia.info Prepared by: Acknowledgements Updated: 23 December 2008 http://womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE3689b.htm |