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Ann Powell (1846–1921)

The late Mrs. [Ann] Powell, who passed away at her residence, Francis-street, Richmond, on the 9th instant, was a Hawkesbury native, having been born in Richmond 75 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Biddle, and resided in Richmond the whole of her life. Her husband predeceased her about two years ago. One son (Mr. Fred Powell) and three daughters — Mrs. G. Clarke, of Crookwell, and the Misses Emmie and Nellie Powell, living at Home — are left to mourn their loss.

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'Powell, Ann (1846–1921)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/powell-ann-24403/text33146, accessed 3 June 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Biddle, Ann
Birth

2 August, 1846
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Death

9 September, 1921 (aged 75)
Richmond, New South Wales, Australia

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.