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Sophia Hewitson (1836–1920)

There passed away last week an old resident, in the person of Mrs. Hewitson, of Laguna. She had lived in the district for many years, and had reached the age of 85 years. Universally respected she brought up a family who are a credit to her, and was one of those who blazed the track in order to give their children the best that was to be had. The funeral was very largely attended; the burial service was conducted by the Rev. D. T. Rees, in the Church of England cemetery, Wollombi.

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'Hewitson, Sophia (1836–1920)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/hewitson-sophia-27866/text35618, accessed 30 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Hewetson, Sophia
  • Craft, Sophia
Birth

5 January, 1836
Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia

Death

September, 1920 (aged 84)
Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia

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.