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CA BWGPL VS-1800-PH3702
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Obituary for Phoebe Bruce
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Source : The Witness
Media Type : Newspaper Article
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Circa : 1891
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Community : Newton Robinson
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Description : Age: 42 years, 7 months, 3 days.
Buried at the Newtown Cemetery.
Died of complications of La Grippe, on the farm which she was born on.
Youngest daughter of the late Robert Downey, J.P.
Married in February, 1871, to Mr. James Bruce.
Had a family of three boys and one girl (Willie, Harry, Lillie were mentioned).