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DOGGETT, John & Matilda

1827 – 27 June 1870
1825 – 1 January 1903

Origin England
Accompanying Family 4 year old Emily Doggett
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Unknown
Occupation in Australia Whaling

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Departure Port Unknown
Arrival Year 1850

Fremantle

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Raised family of 7. Active in whaling in Fremantle & Albany. Owner & Master of whaling vessel 20 ton "MYSTERY". John Doggett & son William were lost at sea on 27 June 1870. Their bodies were never recovered. Matilda was a nurse & midwife. A second son, Charles was also lost at sea in 1887.

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  • Johns Remains were found in Oyster Bay - reported to The Inquirer and Commercial News Western Australia - the article is from the 7the Sep 1870.

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    Mon 21 Feb 2022

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