Westons Meadows Estate

DESCRIPTION

NameWeston's Meadows EstateAlternative NameJohnston's Meadows EstateTypeEstateDescriptionLieutenant George Johnston’s (of Rum Rebellion fame) Illawarra grant of 1500 acres was located by James Meehan 6 December 1816.

It was named' Macquarie Gift', and was under the management of William Wilson. Johnston’s son David, later received two grants of land known as 'Johnston’s Meadows' on the western side of the 'Macquarie Gift'.

One of Johnston's daughters, Blanche married Lieutenant Weston in 1829.

The Johnston's Meadows Estate was inherited by their descendants who renamed it 'Weston's Meadows Estate'.

External LinkImpounded Wollongong 1868Burning of Mr Weston's Hayshed 1878Burning of Mr Weston's Hayshed 1878Impounded Wollongong 1879Dastardly Outrage and Incendiarism 1887

Family

Object

Subdivision Plan of Johnston's Meadows Estate, inherited by descendants, The Weston family.

CONNECTIONS

CollectionPlacesFamilyWestonJohnston (George)LocalityAlbion ParkPersonWeston, Bert

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Westons Meadows Estate