Abraham John Norman b. 1844

  • Artist (Photographer)
A photographer who worked in his father's shop alongside his brother, William Chapman Norman, in South Australia. He also worked there as a watchmaker and jeweller.
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professional photographer, watchmaker and jeweller, was born in Downham, Norfolk, youngest son of Henry Norman and his first wife Harriet, née Chapman. He came to South Australia with his father, step-mother, brothers and sister Harriet Norman some time after 1852 and the family settled at Mount Gambier. By 1864 Abraham was working as a photographer in his father’s shop, in partnership with his brother, William Chapman Norman . He also worked as a watchmaker and jeweller in his father’s business and eventually became proprietor of the firm. On 20 October 1883 Abraham married Sarah Jane, née Jacob; they had three daughters and three sons. He died at Mount Gambier on 4 October 1925.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011