Eliza West Thurston b. 7 April 1843

Also known as Eliza West Morton, E. W. T., E. W. M.
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Sketcher and teacher, was born on 7 April 1843 at Southampton, England. She came to New South Wales in 1853, working as a school teacher. She is likely to have had a daughter before she married Dr John Morton. Some of her artworks remain.
Name
Eliza West Thurston
Also known as:
  • Eliza West Morton
  • E. W. T.
  • E. W. M.
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
Birth date
7 April 1843
Birth place
Southampton, England, UK
Death date
1923
Death place
Woollahra, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1858 - c.1867
Arrival
  • 23 December 1853
Residence
  • Mudgee, New South Wales
  • c.1853 - c.1860 New South Wales
  • 1843 - 1853 Southampton, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions