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Margaret Ann Cavanough (1831–1917)

The death occurred at Windsor on Wednesday morning, after a long illness, of Miss Margaret Ann Cavanough, at the advanced age of 87 years. Deceased was born at Colo, and for several years resided at Lower Portland. About 12 months ago she came to live with her niece, Mrs. J. Bowdon, in Windsor. She was a granddaughter of Mr. Cavanough, who came to Australia in the First Fleet. The remains were conveyed to Sackville on Friday (this morning) for interment. Mr. Chandler was the undertaker.

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  • death notice, Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW), 1 June 1917, p 2

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'Cavanough, Margaret Ann (1831–1917)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/cavanough-margaret-ann-24118/text32929, accessed 21 July 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

8 January, 1831
Colo, New South Wales, Australia

Death

30 May, 1917 (aged 86)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

general debility

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.