Henry’s fourth daughter, Caroline (c.1827–81), was born in London _________. On ______ 1855 [1843], at Sydney, Caroline married[1] Arthur Isaac Nathan[2] (1814–1863), son of Nathan Lyon Nathan (d.1850).
Arthur Isaac Nathan had emigrated from London to Australia and settled in Launceston. He was a member of the committee set up to build the Launceston Synagogue in 1842.
At some stage (date???) the family removed to London. Later, most of the sons emigrated to New Zealand, Walter Isaac Nathan settling in Wellington, and others in Auckland.
Arthur and Caroline had nine children:
Lewis Arthur (1844–____), was born[3] at Launceston, Tasmania, on 30 May 1844; m. Stella, daughter of Moses Joseph. Lewis apparently was active in the company L. D. Nathan & Co., founded by his uncle David (1816–1886).[4]
Walter Isaac (1845–1924), born[5] at Launceston on 27 November 1845; married Amelia (Amy), daughter of Jacob Joseph. After his father’s death in 1863 Walter went to Wellington, New Zealand, and joined his cousin, Jacob Joseph. He later managed Bannatyne & Co., merchants and shipping agents, and was president of the Wellington Hebrew Congregation from 1887 to 1889. (Photo exists, Earle Andrew Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, N.Z.)
Arthur Hyam (1847–1905), the second [sic] son was born[6] at Launceston on 2 May 1847; m. Melinda Davis.
David (1849–____), was born[7] at Launceston on 15 May 1849; m. Sierlah Cohen, daughter of Abraham Cohen and Leah née Mandelson?
Edward (1851–____), was born[8] at Launceston on 25 January 1851; m. _______ (photo extant).
Sarah (1853–____), was born[9] at Launceston on 29 May 1853; m. ___________.
Sidney Jacob (1860–1917), the sixth son, was born[10] Sydney ______ 1860. He married Frances Baume.
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On Henry’s death, Caroline’s share of his estate was £500 cash. The two widowed daughters, Caroline and Hannah, received larger cash amounts than the other children. But for some reason Caroline, unlike all the others, received no interest in any of the real estate. Maybe it was prior to Henry making his Will that Caroline and her children had removed to England.
Caroline died in England in 1881:
On the 19th inst, at 25 Queensborough Terrace W. after a few hours illness, Caroline, widow of the late I. A. Nathan, in her 54th year, deeply mourned. Australian and New Zealand papers please copy.[11]
Other references:
AJHS, Vol. 9, Pt 7, 1984, “Thirty-eight Presidents” pp.487–501. Includes partial “Nathan” Family Tree, pp.498–99.
