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Forlonge, Eliza (1785 - 1859)

Born
1785
Scotland
Died
5 August 1859
Euroa, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Pastoralist

Summary

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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Barbara Lemon

Created: 1 October 2008, Last modified: 27 October 2008

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