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Laban White (1794–1873)

The late Mr Laban White. Our Windsor correspondent writes–On Friday night last, this worthy old resident of Windsor died, at the venerable age of 80. He had lived at Windsor for upwards of forty years. In his early career he successfully carried on business as a chemist and druggist, and subsequently as auctioneer. Retiring from business, he filled several public offices with credit and satisfaction.–S. M Herald, Sept 9

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'White, Laban (1794–1873)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/white-laban-26926/text34444, accessed 28 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1794
Devizes, Wiltshire, England

Death

5 September, 1873 (aged ~ 79)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

stroke

Cultural Heritage

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Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 14 years
Court: unknown