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Hopwood, Henry (1813–1869)

founder of Echuca

Henry Hopwood

Henry Hopwood

State Library of Victoria, H38849/2003

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Henry Hopwood

Henry Hopwood

State Library of Victoria, H38849/2003

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1813
Bolton, Lancashire, England

Death

1 January, 1869 (aged ~ 56)
Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

typhoid fever

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Convict Record

Crime: receiving stolen goods
Sentence: 14 years