Bridget was born about 1862. She was the daughter of Cornelius O'Brien and Annie Hayes. She passed away tragically in 1865.
Sydney Morning Herald 29 December 1865 Thursday. The inquest on Robinson and Bridget O'Brien was held on Wednesday. Verdict, "Accidentally killed by a wad from the cannon fired from the Grafton steamer at Ulmarra Regatta-not sufficient pre- caution taken by the parties firing the gun." The child's head was blown completely away. No other person was injured. The Grafton, steamer, for Sydney, crossed the bar this morning.
death cert #3909/1865
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