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Mary Ann Summers (1819–1899)

There passed away at Cressy a colonist of 60 years’ standing, in the person of Mrs Mary Ann Summers, who was born in Launceston in 1819. Deceased was married 61 years ago to Thomas Summers, and shortly afterwards came to Cressy and followed farming pursuits until the death of her husband.

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  • death notice, Launceston Examiner (Tas), 24 July 1899, p 1

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'Summers, Mary Ann (1819–1899)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/summers-mary-ann-25986/text34063, accessed 28 November 2023.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Hodgetts, Mary Ann
Birth

4 March, 1819
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Death

23 July, 1899 (aged 80)
Cressy, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

general debility

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.

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