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Sarah Janet Rodd (1821–1896)

At Five Dock, on the morning of Wednesday, December 30 last, the wife of Brent Clements Rodd, the senior attorney of the Supreme Court, passed away after a long and lingering illness of many months, regretted and idolised by all who knew her, in the 77th year of her age, and 58th of her wedded life. She was the daughter of the late James Robertson, of Plashett, Jerry's Plains, and sister of the late Sir John Robertson. The primary cause of her demise was acute influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia, and last by nervous exhaustion. She bore her pain with fortitude and patience. Mr. Rodd was born in Barnstaple, Devonshire. He arrived here in 1822. He is now 87 years old, and in fair health.

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'Rodd, Sarah Janet (1821–1896)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/rodd-sarah-janet-27582/text34973, accessed 30 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Robertson, Sarah Janet
Birth

25 December, 1821

Death

30 December, 1896 (aged 75)
Five Dock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

influenza

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