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John Piper Egan (1827–1861)

Mr. John Piper Egan, J.P., aged thirty-two, the only surviving son of Mr. Daniel Egan, M.L.A., has died suddenly during the week. His remains were followed to their last resting place by about 500 persons, including many members of the Legislature.

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Additional Resources

  • death notice, Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 24 December 1861, p 2
  • funeral notice, Empire (Sydney), 11 December 1861, p 8

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'Egan, John Piper (1827–1861)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/egan-john-piper-28699/text36166, accessed 10 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

29 October, 1827
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

9 December, 1861 (aged 34)
Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

tuberculosis

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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