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Mary Chaseling (1842–1915)

Mrs Matthew [Mary] Chaseling, senior, died on 26th August, after an illness from influenza and pneumonia. She had a large funeral. Rev. B. Robson officiated at the graveside, and spoke of the deceased as a good woman and a fond mother. She leaves a large family of grown-up sons and daughters to miss an affectionate mother's love.

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'Chaseling, Mary (1842–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/chaseling-mary-24705/text33353, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Woods, Mary
Birth

6 March, 1842
Pitt Town, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

26 August, 1915 (aged 73)
Leets Vale, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

influenza

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