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Life Summary

Name Margaret Cavanough
Alternative Names
  • Margaret Darnell
  • Margaret Cavenaugh
  • Margaret Dowling
  • Margaret Darling
  • Margaret Kavenaugh
Born

22 October, 1766
Dublin, Ireland

Died

24 September, 1834 (aged 67)
New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

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theft 7 years - - -

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