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William Lawson (1832–1881)

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  • death notice, Launceston Examiner (Tas), 8 April 1881, p 2

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

18 August, 1832
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Death

7 April, 1881 (aged 48)
Westbury, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

stroke

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