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Reuben Hannam (1828–1914)

The death occurred yesterday morning of Mr. Reuben Hannam, senr., of Reedy Springs, Gregadoo, at the age of 85 years. He was born in Sydney, in 1828. The deceased leaves a family of three sons and six daughters, all in comfortable circumstances. He was of a kind and charitable disposition. The funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, Gregadoo, this day at 11 a.m. arriving at the Church of England Cemetery, Wagga, for interment at 2 o clock. The relations and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend.

Original publication

Additional Resources

  • death notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 September 1914, p 12
  • funeral, Wagga Wagga Express (NSW), 1 September 1914, p 4

Citation details

'Hannam, Reuben (1828–1914)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/hannam-reuben-26049/text34088, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

24 December, 1828
Campbelltown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

28 August, 1914 (aged 85)
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

stroke

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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