Edward was an Anglican priest in the Church of Ireland.[1]
He died on 29 April 1880 at Magourney, Ireland, aged 72.[1][3]
Research notes
Will His wife Matilda Arabella is named as sole executrix, to be advised by his brother William. His daughter Matilda Cecilia is named as a beneficiary. He doesn't name his "dear boys" they "being otherwise provided for"[5]
↑ 4.04.14.24.34.44.54.64.7 William Anthony Spring and Jane Vivien Spring [researchers and compilers]. 2000. "The Spring family of Suffolk and County Kerry, and branches in Australia, New Zealand and the USA." Accessed 3 March 2018 at the National Library of Australia by Clare Spring. https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21876001.