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- 1893-1894 (Creation)
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Thomas Sheehy (1840-1913) was a solicitor, barrister and proctor of Collins Street, Hobart. He was a younger son of John and Ellen Sheehy of Hobart and in 1860 was articled to his brother Stephen (d. 1879), a solicitor, and was admitted in 1865.
As a member of a leading Catholic family and brother of a priest, Thomas Sheehy had many Catholics among his clients. His business records include a letter book, diaries noting consultations and actions taken, drafts of documents, notes and apprenticeship indentures.
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Testamentary cause dated 1893-1894 - Patrick Boyce Coglin (d. 1892): administration of estate, including property in South Australia and Melbourne, administered by J. Powell, solicitor: accounts, etc.
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CE September 2018