HAYWARD, Thomas

(01/09/1832-24/09/1915)

Thomas was born in England and died in Bunbury. He was the son of Thomas and Maria. He arrived on 15/9/1853 on the Devonshire with his aunt, Mrs Rose. Thomas was married on 12/1863 in Pinjarra to Catherine Logue (1827/8-06/09/1915) and died in Bunbury. Catherine was the daughter of Joseph Keys and Elizabeth. Catherine arrived on the 22/8/1837 aboard the Hero with her parents. Their children Maria Eliza (1862-1943), Matilda Louisa (1864-1961), Thomas (1865-1920), Catherine (Bessie) Elizabeth (1865-1942), Sophia Ellen (1867-), George Henry Edward (1868-1908) and Robert (1870-1875). From 1853-1890, Thomas was a dairy farmer, then at "Wedderburn" and "Parkfield" in partnership with R.H.Rose. He bought Bundidup in 1859 at Harvey. Thomas became a storekeeper and importer of agricultural implements in Bunbury from 1862-1898. He was part owner of Belle of Bunbury in 1877 and a member of the Municipal Council. Chairman of Rd. Bunbury district in 1874. Honourable. Thomas was the secretary of Sortie and Agriculture Society, Founder of Bunbury Hunt Club and President of Bunbury Building Soc. M.L.A. in Bunbury, 1901, then M.L.C. for Wellington district from 1904-1911. A Justice of the peace, Thomas employed 27 ticket of leave men from 1863-1875. He was Educated at Needham Market Grammar.

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