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Anne Higgins (1825–1917)

Anne Higgins

The death took place yesterday of Mrs. Anne Higgins, mother of Mr. Justice Higgins, at her residence, Killenna, Sorrett avenue, Malvern. The deceased lady, who was the widow of the Rev. John Higgins, and daughter of the late Henry Bournes, of Co. Mayo, Ireland, was in her 93rd year.

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