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Jane Lisson (1839–1875)

Jane Underwood married John Lisson in 1866. In late 1874 the family, including three children, moved to Noumea where Jane died the following year.

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'Lisson, Jane (1839–1875)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/lisson-jane-24586/text33310, accessed 16 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Underwood, Jane
Birth

15 December, 1839
Bowning, New South Wales, Australia

Death

25 August, 1875 (aged 35)
Noumea