George DOGHERTY

George DOGHERTY was laid to rest at Brighton General Cemetery in 1857 at the age of 3M by No Minister.
At the time of George's passing, DOGHERTY lived in Mulgrave.
DOGHERTY was buried in the Church of England section.
George DOGHERTY's grave contains 10 other burials and features a 153-character headstone inscription.


Waterborne & Sanitation‑Related Diseases

This individual lived in a time when diseases linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation were
a constant threat. Conditions such as Typhoid, Enteric Fever, Cholera, Dysentery, Gastro‑enteritis, Colonial
Fever, Slow Fever, Low Fever and Malarial Fever could spread quickly through households and neighbourhoods,
often with little warning. Their story reflects an era before modern sewerage and clean water systems made
these once‑common dangers far less visible today. Brighton General Cemetery records contain 341 such deaths. View the full list.

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