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Henry Fairchild Leworthy (1791–1849)

Captain [Henry Fairchild] Leworthy, late of Salcombe, near Kingsbridge, Devon, who arrived at this port with his family in the John Munn, died yesterday afternoon, at Barnett's Hotel, Port Adelaide.

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'Leworthy, Henry Fairchild (1791–1849)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/leworthy-henry-fairchild-18310/text29918, accessed 9 May 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1791
Devon, England

Death

20 September, 1849 (aged ~ 58)
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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