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Mary Sophia Kilduff (1837–1916)

Mrs. Mary Kilduff (relict of the late William Joseph Kilduff), who had been ailing for the past six months, died on Sunday at her late residence, George-street, Windsor, from gastritis. Deceased was a daughter of the late George Seymour, and a native of Windsor where she had lived all her life. She was 78 years of age, and was married at the age of 16 years. The family are: Lucy, Mary, Elizabeth, Theresa, John, Leonard and Frank. Four sons and one daughter predeceased their mother. The funeral took place on Monday, when the remains were interred in the R.C. Cemetery. Rev. Father McDonnell performed the last sad rites at the grave, and Mr. Chandler was the funeral director.

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'Kilduff, Mary Sophia (1837–1916)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/kilduff-mary-sophia-24601/text33280, accessed 30 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Seymour, Mary Sophia
  • Reynolds, Mary Sophia
Birth

1837
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Death

2 January, 1916 (aged ~ 79)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

gastritis

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