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Latitude
52.6025283
Longitude
0.3773258
Start Date
1844-01-01
End Date
1925-01-01

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ID
tb94cf

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Birth Place
Downham, Norfolk, England, UK
Biography
professional photographer, watchmaker and jeweller, was born in Downham, Norfolk, youngest son of Henry Norman and his first wife Harriet, née Chapman. He came to South Australia with his father, step-mother, brothers and sister Harriet Norman some time after 1852 and the family settled at Mount Gambier. By 1864 Abraham was working as a photographer in his father’s shop, in partnership with his brother, William Chapman Norman . He also worked as a watchmaker and jeweller in his father’s business and eventually became proprietor of the firm. On 20 October 1883 Abraham married Sarah Jane, née Jacob; they had three daughters and three sons. He died at Mount Gambier on 4 October 1925. This entry is a stub. You can help DAAO by submitting a biography. Writers: Staff Writer Date written: 1992 Last updated: 2011
Born
b. 1844
Summary
A photographer who worked in his father's shop alongside his brother, William Chapman Norman, in South Australia. He also worked there as a watchmaker and jeweller.
Gender
Male
Died
4-Oct-25
Age at death
81