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Anna Wilhelmine Modistach (1862–1935)

Mrs. Anna Wilhelmine A. Modistach, 73, who died recently in Angaston District Hospital, was born in 1862, being the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Johann Wilhelm Ludwig, of Truro, where she spent her childhood. She married Mr. Modistach in 1889, and went to Eden Valley, where the greater part of her life was spent. They went to Angaston about 10 years ago. Surviving with Mr. Modistach is a family of four—Mr. Alwyn Modistach (Walkerville), Mr. Edgar Modistach (Lower Mitcham), Mr. Theodor Modistach (Sandilands, YP), and Mrs. Harry Lehmann (Monash).

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'Modistach, Anna Wilhelmine (1862–1935)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/modistach-anna-wilhelmine-13419/text24068, accessed 17 May 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Ludwig, Anna Wilhelmine
Birth

1862

Death

1935 (aged ~ 73)
Angaston, South Australia, Australia