S. Abraham

From Ballarat and District Industrial Heritage Project
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Sydney Abraham was a watchmaker operating from premises at 135 Sturt Street, Ballarat in 1887.[1]

History

Legacy

Family

Sydnyy Abraham married Rebecca Crawcour in Victoria in 1860 and they had 12 childrent

1. Micheal Sydney Abraham (b. 1880, Ballarat)

Isaac Abraham

2. Godfrey Abraham

Obituary

IN MEMORIAM. Many in Ballarat will regret to hear of the death of Mr S. Abraham, which occurred as his residence, Richmond, on Wednesday night, after a long illness. Deceased, who formerly resided in Ballarat, having arrived here in the “digging days,” at one time conducted business as a gold broker in the Main road, near the old Charlie Napier Theatre. He there suffered losses through fire and floods, and removed nearer the present town, where he added a financial agency to his business, A few years ago he retired and went to Melbourne, Mr Abraham was 61 years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a widow and grown-up family of 12, including Messrs Godfrey and Isaac Abraham, tobacconists, &e., Mair street.[2]

See also

Watchmakers and Jewellers

Notes

References

  1. Rogers, J. W. F. (ed.). (c. 1887). The Australasian Federal Directory of Commerce, Trades & Professions. Melbourne: J. W. F. Rogers.
  2. Ballarat Star, 18 May 1894.

Further Reading

External links


--Beth Kicinski 16:06, 31 December 2012 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 16:24, 5 June 2022 (AEST)