Photograph, Mrs Doherty

Historical information

Catherine (Katie) Farrell or O'Farrell came to Victoria with her parents in 1851. In 1865 she married John Doherty, a miner, and they had six children, all born at Springdallah/Happy Valley. John Doherty is understood to have ultimately owned the Exchequer Mine at Happy Valley.
Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 108.

Physical description

Oval portrait of a well dressed older lady with head covering, photo made from a gem tintype.

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