Historical information

For an excellent history of Joseph Orton, see Heather Le Griffon, Campfire at the Cross. Sarah Jane Orton (née Bragg) was born 1796 and died in 1877. Twelve children, four of whom died in childbirth. Married Joseph Orton in 1815. Letters from Joseph in Jamaica to Sarah can be found at http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D14750/a3991.htm.

Physical description

Sepia portrait photo of Mrs. Orton seated.

Inscriptions & markings

"Mrs Sarah Orton, wife of Joseph Orton who was the first minister of any denomination to preacher where Melbourne now stands. 1865–1869"