Charlotte Barton b. 1797

Also known as Charlotte Waring, Charlotte Atkinson
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Charlotte Barton came to Australia upon her father's death to work as a governess. Two of her daughters went on to become well-known artists but Barton is best known as the author of 'A Mother's Offering to her Children', the first children's book to be written and published in Australia.
Name
Charlotte Barton
Also known as:
  • Charlotte Waring
  • Charlotte Atkinson
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Governess (ANZSIC code: 9601)
  • Author (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1797
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
10 October 1867
Death place
Berrima, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1861 - c.1867
Arrival
  • 1826 (Arrived NSW aboard the Cumberland)
Residence
  • 1826 - 10 October 1867 New South Wales
  • 1797 - 1826 London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870