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HIGHAM, Mary & John

Origin Gayton, England
Accompanying Family Husband John, son Edward, baby daughter (died on voyage)
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation None (wife)
Occupation in Australia Storekeeper

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Departure Port Liverpool, England
Arrival Year 1853

Fremantle

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Mary Higham (nee Phipps)emigrated to Fremantle with husband John and young family, but husband died soon after. Despite difficulties, Mary brought up family and began storekeeping busines which she grew very successfully.

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