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Latitude
46.7985624
Longitude
8.2319736
Start Date
1824-01-01
End Date
1824-01-01

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ID
tba80f

Extended Data

DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/john-henry-locher
Birth Place
Switzerland
Biography
lithographer, was born in Switzerland, son of Henry Locher and Ann, née Eugster. He was living in Melbourne when he was naturalised, on 11 August 1854. By 1857 he was in partnership with Julius Hamel. Locher made his will on 17 June 1858 appointing his wife Ursula his executrix and sole beneficiary and died six days later, aged thirty-four. The value of his estate was under £200. He was buried in the Church of England section of the Melbourne General Cemetery where his widow erected a modest memorial in his memory. Writers: Harris, Helen Doxford Date written: 1992 Last updated: 2011
Born
b. c.1824
Summary
Lithographer, was born in Switzerland, and moved to Melbourne, Australia. By 1857 he was in partnership with Julius Hamel. Six days after he wrote his will he died aged thirty-four.
Gender
Male
Died
23 June 1858
Age at death
34