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Edward Armfield (1824–1902)

The death is announced of a very old resident of the district, in the person of Mr. Edward Armfield, who died at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Izard [Izzard], Berrima, last Wednesday. The deceased gentleman was born at Windsor, N.S.W., on 21st August, 1824, and was therefore in his 70th year. He was a brother of Messrs. John and Joseph Armfield, of Berrima, and leaves two sons in Victoria, besides many relatives in this district, to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Thursday, 24th ultimo, the remains being interred in the Berrima Cemetery.

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'Armfield, Edward (1824–1902)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/armfield-edward-25296/text33721, accessed 26 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

21 August, 1824
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Death

23 April, 1902 (aged 77)
Berrima, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (throat)

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