Esther Abrahams

1767–1846 (age 79)

Biography

Esther Abrahams was a farmer who played an important role in the agricultural life of early colonial New South Wales. Her work and contributions to farming helped sustain her family and community during the formative years of European settlement.

Abrahams's life reflects the significant contributions made by farming families, particularly women, to the development and survival of early colonial communities.