Scotland Island

Biddy Lewis, daughter of Matora, settled a hectare of land on Marramarra creek, near Brooklyn. In the 1840s one of her children, Catherine, married Joseph Benns and took up residence on Scotland Island, Pittwater. Catherine became known as the ‘Queen of Scotland Island’, and also became a famous midwife.

Location

Scotland Island

Australia

33° 38' 30.0012" S, 151° 17' 24" E

Related events

Biddy Lewis of Marramarra Creek

North Coastal
Time Periods
Glossary

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