Thomas Thomas (abt. 1834 - 1912)

Born about 1834 in Hayl, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Mary (Shugg) Thomas — married 1859 in Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 27 Nov 1912 at about age 78 in Kiewa, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Thomas was born in 1834,^[1] the son of James Thomas and May Harvey/Hevey. ^[2]

In 1859, in Victoria, he married Mary Shugg (abt.1841-1891). ^[3]

They had 3 children.

Thomas died in 1912, aged 78. ^[2]

He was buried in Beechworth Cemetery on 29th November 1912. ^[4]

Obituary. 1912. ^[1]

Mr Thomas Thomas had died very suddenly while on a visit to his son at Huon. Deceased had left Beechworth only a few days before in his usual state of health. About 40 years ago Mr Thomas acquired a nice property at Tangambalanga, but a good many years ago went to Beechworth with a daughter, and resided in Last street. He was 78 years old, and a native of Hayl, in Cornwall, and during his lengthy residence in Beechworth was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and his conduct was always that of a Christian gentleman. His last mortal remains were laid to rest in the Beechworth cemetery on Friday afternoon.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1912 'PERSONAL.', Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic. : 1885 - 1954), 6 December, p. 2. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69559155
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Victorian BDM. Death Registration. 14858/1912.
3. ↑ Victorian BDM. Marriage Registration. 2676/1859.
4. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #222094926 Thomas Thomas 1912.

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