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Sarah Wilbow (1820–1895)

Mrs. Sarah Wilbow, an old resident of Pitt Town, died on February 5th, aged 74 years. Her remains were interred at Pitt Town on the 6th inst., in the Church of England cemetery, Rev H. Guinness officiating. The funeral left deceased's late residence at 5.30, proceeded to church, and then to cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs S. T. Greenwell, G. Greenwell, Hon. W. Walker and W. J. Dunstan, and the funeral was a very large one. A great number of wreaths were sent by residents of the district. Deceased was wife of Mr James Wilbow, and leaves a large family of sons and daughters.

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'Wilbow, Sarah (1820–1895)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/wilbow-sarah-27450/text34870, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Hobbs, Sarah
Birth

30 May, 1820
Pitt Town, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

5 February, 1895 (aged 74)
Pitt Town, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

cerebral softening

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.