Broughton, Ebsworth and Martin families - papers, 1862-1982

MLMSS 6250

fonds

1862-1982

Textual Records, Graphic Materials

140702

This collection was accumulated by Lyster Martin, whose father held several ministries in NSW governments. His wife, Elaine, was a member of the Ebsworth family whose ancestor, James Edward Ebsworth, came to Autralia in c.1824. He was followed by othe members of his family and they achieved some prominence in the wool trade. Charles Ebsworth married Frances Broughton (c.1905) whose ancestor, William Broughton was on the First Fleet. As commissary of stores he became a notable figure in the early days of NSW.

1862-1895; Papers of Isabelle Broughton: Letters received including copies of letters from her husband John Archer Broughton, 1862-1895; Sermon at the funeral of her son, 1862; Deniliquin Horticultural Show certificates
1883-1919; Papers of Frances Ebsworth nee Broughton: School reports, 1883; Deniliquin Horticultural Society certificate, 1895; Letters received from Edward Wilson, an Englishman who visited Australia and fell in love with her, 1895-1919; Letters received from her husband Charles Ebsworth, 1902-1909; Diaries, 1882 & 1898
1877-1891; Letters received by Charles Ebsworth from his brother Alfred. Written during the years Alfred was surveying in Western NSW and the southern coastal districts. Includes a precis of the letters by Elaine B. Martin.
1921, 1933, 1957-1982; Papers of Elaine Martin: Commonplace book, 1921; typescript titled The Seychelle Islands, 1933; letters, newscuttings, poems, 1957-79; Letterbook, 1979-82; Broughton family tree and biography of William Broughton, 1962; Ebsworth family tree and typescript titled The Ebsworth family, 1965
1884-1978; Miscellaneous papers: Letters, newscuttings, poems, manuscript titled How I got lost in Milan
1924, 1973; Photographs: Album containing black & white photographs of May and Christmas holidays at Springfield, Young, NSW, 1924; Colour print of a portrait of Margaret Bingham (Isabelle Broughton's mother) (Call No.: ML MSS 6250/2)