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Life Summary

Name John Williams
Born

15 July, 1817
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Died

4 October, 1897 (aged 80)
Forth, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

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  • farmer (1837-1885) Tasmania, Australia

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