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Susannah Kable (c. 1763–1825)

On the 6th instant, in the 62d year of her age, after a short but severe illness, at her residence in Windsor, Mrs. Susannah Kable, wife of Mr. Henry Kable. Mrs. Kable was one of the oldest inhabitants of this Colony, having arrived with her husband in the first fleet. From Governor Phillips, as well as the Officers collectively, but more particularly from the Rev. Mr. Johnstone and Lady, Mrs. Kable and family received much friendly attention. Her memory will be long cherished by her friends, as she was very generally and deservedly respected.

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'Kable, Susannah (c. 1763–1825)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/kable-susannah-16495/text28435, accessed 3 May 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Holmes, Susannah
Birth

c. 1763
Norfolk, England

Death

6 November, 1825 (aged ~ 62)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

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Crime: theft
Sentence: 14 years