Relationship to Abraham:  Brother

Emigration:

Thomas emigrated to Australia in 1885, aged 19 years, on the Ship Dacca, arriving Townsville, under an indenture passenger scheme.  The scheme meant an Australian employer paid for his passage in return for a few years work.

Marriage:

In 1899, Thomas married Frederick Walz in Mackay, Queensland.  They had three children.

Occupation:

Thomas’ last occupation was listed as ‘Tramway employee’ (on his death certificate).  At the time of Thomas’ death, he was living in East Brisbane.

Religion:

His religion was listed as Seventh Day Adventist and he was buried 12 February 1945 in Bulimba Cemetary.

Thomas died 10 February 1945.

The photo below is of Thomas (possibly brother Robert as on the back of the photo is written ‘Thomas or possibly Bob’: