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Eliza Smith (1831–1883)

Died on the 4th April, 1883, at her residence, Bourke street, Tamworth, after a short illness, Eliza, the beloved wife of John J. Smith, aged 52 years. Also, on the 14th April, 1883, at his residence, Bourke street, Tamworth, John J. Smith, aged 53 years, formerly residents of the Hawkesbury River, and leaving 8 children and many friends to mourn their loss. Sweet Jesus, have mercy on their souls.

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'Smith, Eliza (1831–1883)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/smith-eliza-17186/text28988, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Woods, Eliza
Birth

19 March, 1831
Portland Head, New South Wales, Australia

Death

4 April, 1883 (aged 52)
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

typhoid fever

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