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John Bolger (1776–1839)

At his residence, Prince-street North, Mr. Bolger, at the advanced age of 63 years, the greater part of his life having been spent in this Colony. The late Mr. Bolger was the parent of Captain Walter Bolger, who left this port in command of the Mic Mac, the uncertainty of whose fate is supposed to have hastened to a close the life of his respected parent.

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'Bolger, John (1776–1839)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/bolger-john-25230/text33677, accessed 4 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1776
England

Death

18 November, 1839 (aged ~ 63)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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