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Frances Hannah Gunn (1808–1887)

Frances Gunn, copy of original painting, believed to be by Thomas Wainewright, n.d.

Frances Gunn, copy of original painting, believed to be by Thomas Wainewright, n.d.

photo provided by the Historical Society of Sorell, Tasmania

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  • death notice, Launceston Examiner (Tas), 20 September 1887, p 1

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Frances Gunn, copy of original painting, believed to be by Thomas Wainewright, n.d.

Frances Gunn, copy of original painting, believed to be by Thomas Wainewright, n.d.

photo provided by the Historical Society of Sorell, Tasmania

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Arndell, Frances Hannah
Birth

10 February, 1808
Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia

Death

19 September, 1887 (aged 79)
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

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