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William John Buttsworth (1851–1896)

The death of William John Buttsworth, of Wilberforce, took place in the Hawkesbury District Hospital on Thursday last at the age of 45 years. Deceased only returned from up country a few days prior to his death, which was due to a severe attack of pleurisy. The funeral took place this Friday morning, leaving the Hospital at 9.30 a.m. and proceeded to the Church of England Cemetey at Wilberforce. Mr. R. W. Dunston carried out the funeral arrangements.

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'Buttsworth, William John (1851–1896)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/buttsworth-william-john-27027/text34500, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

8 February, 1851
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Death

3 December, 1896 (aged 45)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

pleurisy

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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