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Life Summary

Name John Edward Collins
Alternative Names
  • John Edwin Collins
Born

13 January, 1832
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Died

20 February, 1902 (aged 70)
Tarnagulla, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

Religious Influence

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Occupation *
  • coach driver (1860-1863) Tasmania, Australia
  • prisoner (1863-1873) Tasmania, Australia
  • thief (1863-1863) Tasmania, Australia
  • farmer (1875-1902) Victoria, Australia
  • bigamist (1881-1881) Victoria, Australia
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