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Mary Angel (1812–1890)

The death is announced of Mrs. Mary Angel at Lake Albert, on the 29th instant. The deceased lady was 78 years of age, and had been a resident of Lake Albert for over a quarter of a century. She was the mother of a large family of much respected citizens, and was herself greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Angel had been suffering from rheumatic gout for a number of years, but maintained her mental vigor up till the time of her death. The funeral will leave her late residence at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday) for the Wagga Wagga Cemetery.

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Additional Resources

  • funeral notice, Wagga Wagga Advertiser (NSW), 30 September 1890, p 3

Citation details

'Angel, Mary (1812–1890)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/angel-mary-26033/text34079, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Hart, Mary
  • Ledwidge, Mary
  • Brooker, Mary
Birth

28 November, 1812
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Death

29 September, 1890 (aged 77)
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

gout

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