Thomas Wilson & Son
Location #159. Chair - Kawarau River.
Group Number 1

Group Members

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year

Notes

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Note Date Short Description Note Text
2203 c1890 Construction of the chair.

It appears that the chair may have been constructed around this time to transport coal to Cromwell.

2204 1898 Thomas Wilson drowned when he fell from the chair.

In January, Thomas Wilson's son, Thomas William Wilson was drowned when he fell from the chair.

2205 c1903 Photo 154 shows Wilson Coal Mine portal with the chair in the background.

Photo 154 shows Wilson Coal Mine portal with the chair in the background.


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