John William Thomson

M, b. 8 April 1888, d. 8 September 1977
FatherSamuel Thomson b. 4 Jul 1851, d. 23 May 1931
MotherMary Andrewina Stewart Rodger b. 17 Sep 1857, d. 26 Apr 1948
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Matthew Gardner
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*John William Thomson was born on 8 April 1888 at Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Mary Andrewina Stewart (Rodger) Thomson was listed as the informant on the birth certiifcate.1 
(Witness) MarriageJohn William Thomson witnessed the marriage of Arthur Henry Morris and Janet Andrewina Thomson on 27 November 1912 at Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.2 
Marriage*John William Thomson married Agnes Elsie McMaster, daughter of Duncan McMaster and Mary Stewart, on 7 March 1914 at Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The signing of the marriage register was witnessed by C. A. McMaster and E. B. Neillings.3 
(Attendee) Event-MiscJohn William Thomson was a witness when Mary Andrewina Stewart (Rodger) Thomson was "celebrated her 80th birthday with a party" in September 1937 at 8 Redman Street, Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.4
(Attendee) Event-MiscJohn William Thomson attended when Mary Andrewina Stewart (Rodger) Thomson "celebrated her 90th birthday with a party" in September 1947 at Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.5
Occupation*John William Thomson was an engine driver before 8 September 1977.6,3 
Residence*He lived before 8 September 1977 at 28 Macquarie Street, Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia.6 
Death*He died on 8 September 1977 of "myocardial infarction" at Roseneath Rest Home, Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia, at age 89. The informant listed on the death certificate was Beryl Mary Thomson.6 
Burial*John William Thomson was cremated on 13 September 1977 at Beresfield Crematorium, Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia.6 

Family

Agnes Elsie McMaster
Marriage*He married Agnes Elsie McMaster, daughter of Duncan McMaster and Mary Stewart, on 7 March 1914 at Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The signing of the marriage register was witnessed by C. A. McMaster and E. B. Neillings.3 
Children
  • Beryl Mary Thomson
  • Allan Thomson
  • Donald Thomson
Last Edited30 Dec 2023

Citations

  1. [S2] New South Wales Department of Justice and Attorney General, birth certificate 1888/031134 (1888), John William Thomson; Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Sydney.
  2. [S17] New South Wales Department of Justice and Attorney General, marriage certificate 1912/014259 (1912), Morris - Thomson; Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Sydney.
  3. [S16] New South Wales Department of Justice and Attorney General, marriage certificate 1914/003118 (1914), Thomson - McMaster; Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Sydney.
  4. [S4161] "80th Birthday Celebrated - Mrs. Mary Thomson," The Newcastle Sun, 20 Sep 1937, p. 3; digital images, National Library of Australia, Trove (http://www.trove.nla.gov.au : accessed 31 Dec 2023).
  5. [S4158] "Personality Spotlight," Newcastle Morning Herald and Miner's Advocate, 25 Sep 1947, p. 8; digital images, National Library of Australia, Trove (http://www.trove.nla.gov.au : accessed 31 Dec 2023).
  6. [S10] New South Wales Department of Justice and Attorney General, death certificate 1977/105857 (1977), John William Thomson; Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Sydney.