Biographical information contributed by Joan McIntyre, Friends of the Gorge Cemetery
Died 15 Sept 1907 age 78.
Woodville Examiner obituary says she was the wife of Mr Henry Thomas of Penwarn Farm, Woodville.
'The late Mrs Thomas was born at St. Austh, Cornwall, England, and came to Woodville with her husband 30 years ago, and settled on the Oxford Road Property. There the family lived up to within a few years ago, respected by all who knew them and prospering exceedingly. Mrs Thomas was a typical farmer’s wife and her hospitality and kindness is well remembered by a large circle of friends. Mrs Thomas leaves 6 sons and 4 daughters, 45 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.'
Click on sheet number to see the 1893 petition sheet this signature appeared on. Digital copies of the sheets supplied by Archives New Zealand.
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