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Jean Nesbitt

Jean Nesbitt

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housekeeper

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 33 Avoca Street

Age: 38

Jean was killed on Avoca Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Twelve people were killed here including her parents Samuel and Alice and sister Ellen.

Her body was taken to Falls Road Baths where she was identified by her brother.

Jean is buried at Dundonald Cemetery with her family.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Nesbitt Samuel 74 Fireman 16 April 1941 33 Avoca Street View
Nesbitt Alice 74 - 16 April 1941 33 Avoca Street View
Nesbitt Ellen 45 - 16 April 1941 33 Avoca Street View

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