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Life Summary

Name Henry Hopwood
Born

1813
Bolton, Lancashire, England

Died

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

Cause of Death

typhoid fever

Cultural Heritage

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Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
receiving stolen goods 14 years - - -

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