Mary Goldsmith
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Background
Mary Abigail Goldsmith, the daughter of Ann and James Goldsmith, was born at Brighton, England in 1846. After some time in Geelong, the family travelled to the diggings at Ballaarat, where they lived.[1]
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
At the time of the Eureka uprising the Goldsmith family were at Bakery Hill. During the commotion James Goldsmith placed his eight year old daughter, Mary, down a mine shaft for safety.[2]
Post 1854 Experiences
Mary Goldsmith attended the Wesleyan School from 25 March 1864. [3] She married Thomas Barnett.
See also
Further Reading
Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
References
- ↑ Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
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