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Edward Archer (1793–1862)

The late Mr. Edward Archer—On Thursday evening this respected old colonist breathed his last. He had been a sufferer for a considerable time, and had reached within one year the three-score and ten allotted to man.

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'Archer, Edward (1793–1862)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/archer-edward-1478/text1479, accessed 20 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1793
England

Death

6 February, 1862 (aged ~ 69)
Tasmania, Australia

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