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James Alexander Herbert (1825–1885)

James Alexander Herbert was baptised on 26 May 1825.

Additional Resources

  • death notice, Launceston Examiner (Tas), 6 January 1885, p 1

Citation details

'Herbert, James Alexander (1825–1885)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/herbert-james-alexander-27751/text35451, accessed 7 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

26 May, 1825
Longford, Tasmania, Australia

Death

4 January, 1885 (aged 59)
Longford, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

alcoholism (chronic)

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