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Margaret Cobcroft (1852–1872)

According to Margaret Cobcroft's death certificate she was aged 20 at the time of her death and was born in Scotland. She had been living in New South Wales for 18 years.

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  • death notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 February 1872, p 8

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'Cobcroft, Margaret (1852–1872)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/cobcroft-margaret-24967/text33635, accessed 13 June 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Thompson, Margaret
Birth

1852
Scotland

Death

12 February, 1872 (aged ~ 20)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

childbirth complications

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.