The table below shows the people that make up the group.
| No | Last Name | First Names | Maiden Name | Relationship | Occupation | Born | Died | School Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson | Thomas (1) | Owner | Coal mine proprietor. | ||||
| 2 | Wilson | Thomas (2) | Owner |
The table below shows any historical notes about the party group.
| Note | Date | Short Description | Note Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2206 | 1875 | Thomas Wilson operating a coal mine called the Kawarau Mine. |
It appears that Thomas Wilson (1) (Tommy the Dane), was operating a coal mine called the Kawarau mine near Gees Flat in the Kawarau Gorge. He lived here in a canvas and timber hut. |
| 2207 | 1890 | The Wilsons coal pit is opened. |
In Sep 1890, Thomas Wilson (1) and his son Thomas William Wilson (2) opened up a coal mine they called the Kawarau Coal Pit, however it was always known as Wilson's. |
| 2208 | 1896 | The Wilsons tried to see the coal pit. |
The Wilsons tried to sell the Kawarau Coal Pit, but without success. |
| 2209 | 1896 | The coal pit may have been leased to W R Parcell (2) |
There was little interest in the industry, however the Wilsons managed to lease the mine. The lessee may have been W R Parcell (2). |
| 2210 | 1896 | Thomas Wilson & Son continued to mine in the Kawarau. |
Thomas Wilson and his son went back up the Kawarau Gorge and worked several mines with a man named Harrison. |
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