Fanny Cochrane Smith was well respected by everyone she knew – both white and Aboriginal.   She was the first Aboriginal person to be born in captivity and was the last Aboriginal person to survive Oyster Cove. She was the first Aboriginal person to get a grant of land – the government gave her 100 acres at Nicholls Rivulet.

She was a good cook and she liked to help people. She liked to sing and tell stories. She raised money for Nicholls Rivulet church by having picnics, concerts and parties.

She had eleven children.  She wove baskets and made necklaces for her family.  She taught her children many skills and made sure they respected their ancestors.