Vigorous and inventive grandfather of Sir Denis Thatcher, Bt.
First wife: Elizabeth Helen DALE (m.1876, died 1881; dtr of R.F. Dale)
Second wife: Margaret Ann REID (born NZ, grandmother of Sir Denis Thatcher)
Children also included: Edith (b. England, 1877-?), Mary Sophia (1881-1906), and Doris Maud Mary PELLATT (b. Kent, 1900-1993).
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"I desire that my body be cremated or buried at the least possible expense and without any religious or superstitious ceremony and I declare that if any person intended to be benefitted by this my Will shall take part in any such ceremony he or she shall forfeit all benefits." - The Will of Thomas Thatcher, March 15, 1907.
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His will also contained strict instructions about the upkeep of the family graves and wall tablets at the parish church in Uffington. He also bequeathed to Thomas, Evelyn and Edith, in a complex arrangement, shares of the family company Atlas Preservative Co. - acquired by Castrol in 1966, which itself was acquired by Burmah in 1967.
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Death of Mr. Thomas Thatcher —We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Thatcher, son of the late Mr John Thatcher, of the Grounds Farm, Uffington, which took place at “Glanrhyd,” Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, on Friday, the 8th inst., after a long and trying illness. The body, by deceased’s request, was cremated at Golder’s Green Wednesday last, and the ashes deposited in a niche in the Columbarium there. Mr Thatcher was born at the Grounds Farm, Uffington, in May 1848. After spending his early years farming in Berkshire and Hampshire, he went abroad in 1878. He was in India about six months, and from there he went to New Zealand, where he settled for many years. He returned to England in 1897, and commenced business, in which he was engaged till the end of 1909, when his health completely broke down, largely through overwork, and he had to give up active life. For some time he occupied the Laurels, Uffington. He leaves a widow, three daughters and a son to mourn their loss. (Faringdon Advertiser and Vale of the White Horse Gazette, Sept. 16, 1911)
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Old residents of Wanganui and district, will regret to hear of the death of Mr Thomas Thatcher, at Parley, Surrey (England), on the 8th September. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, was affected with heart failure, and had been invalided for some months. It was not, thought, however, that his illness was of so a nature, and his death came as a surprise to his relatives and friends. He was well known in Wanganui, and took a keen and practical interest in the progress and welfare of the place. As chairman of the Harbour Board he will long be remembered as the promoter of a proposal for improving the port by the construction of a breakwater comprised principally of fascine mattresses, and known as “Thatcher's scheme.” There was a great deal of controversy over harbour improvements at the time, and Mr Thatcher was so confident of the success of fascine-work that he undertook to demonstrate its utility at his own expense. He expended about £800 in the work, which, however, failed to withstand the ocean and river currents and floods to which it was subjected, and it was never further persevered with. The late Mr Thatcher’s energies were not confined to harbour improvements. As a farmer on the Brunswick, he took a great interest in sheep-breeding, and for years set himself the task of producing sheep combining the best qualities of mutton and wool. In local body and Parliamentary elections he also took a prominent part, and was a man of strong convictions, and did not hesitate to express them. In this connection old residents will recall a particular election, at which he had displayed on the conveyance in which he was bringing voters to the poll several flaring posters, with the words: “We eat what we like: we drink what we like: and we don’t; care a d— for anybody.” Deceased was of a very kindly . disposition, and his purse was ever open to those who'were in need, while assistance in other directions was always frrely given. The deceased left Wanganui about 15 years ago for the Old Country to place on the market Owen’s patent sheep dip and weed destroyer in which he was interested, and he met with very considerable success in the undertaking. Subsequently he became associated with the Atlas Preservative Company (patentees and manufacturers of boiler, iron and steel, hide and skin, wood and railway track preservatives), of which he was a director up to the time of his death. (Wanganui Herald, Oct. 26, 1911)
First wife: Elizabeth Helen DALE (m.1876, died 1881; dtr of R.F. Dale)
Second wife: Margaret Ann REID (born NZ, grandmother of Sir Denis Thatcher)
Children also included: Edith (b. England, 1877-?), Mary Sophia (1881-1906), and Doris Maud Mary PELLATT (b. Kent, 1900-1993).
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"I desire that my body be cremated or buried at the least possible expense and without any religious or superstitious ceremony and I declare that if any person intended to be benefitted by this my Will shall take part in any such ceremony he or she shall forfeit all benefits." - The Will of Thomas Thatcher, March 15, 1907.
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His will also contained strict instructions about the upkeep of the family graves and wall tablets at the parish church in Uffington. He also bequeathed to Thomas, Evelyn and Edith, in a complex arrangement, shares of the family company Atlas Preservative Co. - acquired by Castrol in 1966, which itself was acquired by Burmah in 1967.
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Death of Mr. Thomas Thatcher —We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Thatcher, son of the late Mr John Thatcher, of the Grounds Farm, Uffington, which took place at “Glanrhyd,” Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, on Friday, the 8th inst., after a long and trying illness. The body, by deceased’s request, was cremated at Golder’s Green Wednesday last, and the ashes deposited in a niche in the Columbarium there. Mr Thatcher was born at the Grounds Farm, Uffington, in May 1848. After spending his early years farming in Berkshire and Hampshire, he went abroad in 1878. He was in India about six months, and from there he went to New Zealand, where he settled for many years. He returned to England in 1897, and commenced business, in which he was engaged till the end of 1909, when his health completely broke down, largely through overwork, and he had to give up active life. For some time he occupied the Laurels, Uffington. He leaves a widow, three daughters and a son to mourn their loss. (Faringdon Advertiser and Vale of the White Horse Gazette, Sept. 16, 1911)
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Old residents of Wanganui and district, will regret to hear of the death of Mr Thomas Thatcher, at Parley, Surrey (England), on the 8th September. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, was affected with heart failure, and had been invalided for some months. It was not, thought, however, that his illness was of so a nature, and his death came as a surprise to his relatives and friends. He was well known in Wanganui, and took a keen and practical interest in the progress and welfare of the place. As chairman of the Harbour Board he will long be remembered as the promoter of a proposal for improving the port by the construction of a breakwater comprised principally of fascine mattresses, and known as “Thatcher's scheme.” There was a great deal of controversy over harbour improvements at the time, and Mr Thatcher was so confident of the success of fascine-work that he undertook to demonstrate its utility at his own expense. He expended about £800 in the work, which, however, failed to withstand the ocean and river currents and floods to which it was subjected, and it was never further persevered with. The late Mr Thatcher’s energies were not confined to harbour improvements. As a farmer on the Brunswick, he took a great interest in sheep-breeding, and for years set himself the task of producing sheep combining the best qualities of mutton and wool. In local body and Parliamentary elections he also took a prominent part, and was a man of strong convictions, and did not hesitate to express them. In this connection old residents will recall a particular election, at which he had displayed on the conveyance in which he was bringing voters to the poll several flaring posters, with the words: “We eat what we like: we drink what we like: and we don’t; care a d— for anybody.” Deceased was of a very kindly . disposition, and his purse was ever open to those who'were in need, while assistance in other directions was always frrely given. The deceased left Wanganui about 15 years ago for the Old Country to place on the market Owen’s patent sheep dip and weed destroyer in which he was interested, and he met with very considerable success in the undertaking. Subsequently he became associated with the Atlas Preservative Company (patentees and manufacturers of boiler, iron and steel, hide and skin, wood and railway track preservatives), of which he was a director up to the time of his death. (Wanganui Herald, Oct. 26, 1911)
Vigorous and inventive grandfather of Sir Denis Thatcher, Bt.
First wife: Elizabeth Helen DALE (m.1876, died 1881; dtr of R.F. Dale)
Second wife: Margaret Ann REID (born NZ, grandmother of Sir Denis Thatcher)
Children also included: Edith (b. England, 1877-?), Mary Sophia (1881-1906), and Doris Maud Mary PELLATT (b. Kent, 1900-1993).
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"I desire that my body be cremated or buried at the least possible expense and without any religious or superstitious ceremony and I declare that if any person intended to be benefitted by this my Will shall take part in any such ceremony he or she shall forfeit all benefits." - The Will of Thomas Thatcher, March 15, 1907.
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His will also contained strict instructions about the upkeep of the family graves and wall tablets at the parish church in Uffington. He also bequeathed to Thomas, Evelyn and Edith, in a complex arrangement, shares of the family company Atlas Preservative Co. - acquired by Castrol in 1966, which itself was acquired by Burmah in 1967.
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Death of Mr. Thomas Thatcher —We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Thatcher, son of the late Mr John Thatcher, of the Grounds Farm, Uffington, which took place at “Glanrhyd,” Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, on Friday, the 8th inst., after a long and trying illness. The body, by deceased’s request, was cremated at Golder’s Green Wednesday last, and the ashes deposited in a niche in the Columbarium there. Mr Thatcher was born at the Grounds Farm, Uffington, in May 1848. After spending his early years farming in Berkshire and Hampshire, he went abroad in 1878. He was in India about six months, and from there he went to New Zealand, where he settled for many years. He returned to England in 1897, and commenced business, in which he was engaged till the end of 1909, when his health completely broke down, largely through overwork, and he had to give up active life. For some time he occupied the Laurels, Uffington. He leaves a widow, three daughters and a son to mourn their loss. (Faringdon Advertiser and Vale of the White Horse Gazette, Sept. 16, 1911)
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Old residents of Wanganui and district, will regret to hear of the death of Mr Thomas Thatcher, at Parley, Surrey (England), on the 8th September. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, was affected with heart failure, and had been invalided for some months. It was not, thought, however, that his illness was of so a nature, and his death came as a surprise to his relatives and friends. He was well known in Wanganui, and took a keen and practical interest in the progress and welfare of the place. As chairman of the Harbour Board he will long be remembered as the promoter of a proposal for improving the port by the construction of a breakwater comprised principally of fascine mattresses, and known as “Thatcher's scheme.” There was a great deal of controversy over harbour improvements at the time, and Mr Thatcher was so confident of the success of fascine-work that he undertook to demonstrate its utility at his own expense. He expended about £800 in the work, which, however, failed to withstand the ocean and river currents and floods to which it was subjected, and it was never further persevered with. The late Mr Thatcher’s energies were not confined to harbour improvements. As a farmer on the Brunswick, he took a great interest in sheep-breeding, and for years set himself the task of producing sheep combining the best qualities of mutton and wool. In local body and Parliamentary elections he also took a prominent part, and was a man of strong convictions, and did not hesitate to express them. In this connection old residents will recall a particular election, at which he had displayed on the conveyance in which he was bringing voters to the poll several flaring posters, with the words: “We eat what we like: we drink what we like: and we don’t; care a d— for anybody.” Deceased was of a very kindly . disposition, and his purse was ever open to those who'were in need, while assistance in other directions was always frrely given. The deceased left Wanganui about 15 years ago for the Old Country to place on the market Owen’s patent sheep dip and weed destroyer in which he was interested, and he met with very considerable success in the undertaking. Subsequently he became associated with the Atlas Preservative Company (patentees and manufacturers of boiler, iron and steel, hide and skin, wood and railway track preservatives), of which he was a director up to the time of his death. (Wanganui Herald, Oct. 26, 1911)
First wife: Elizabeth Helen DALE (m.1876, died 1881; dtr of R.F. Dale)
Second wife: Margaret Ann REID (born NZ, grandmother of Sir Denis Thatcher)
Children also included: Edith (b. England, 1877-?), Mary Sophia (1881-1906), and Doris Maud Mary PELLATT (b. Kent, 1900-1993).
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"I desire that my body be cremated or buried at the least possible expense and without any religious or superstitious ceremony and I declare that if any person intended to be benefitted by this my Will shall take part in any such ceremony he or she shall forfeit all benefits." - The Will of Thomas Thatcher, March 15, 1907.
*
His will also contained strict instructions about the upkeep of the family graves and wall tablets at the parish church in Uffington. He also bequeathed to Thomas, Evelyn and Edith, in a complex arrangement, shares of the family company Atlas Preservative Co. - acquired by Castrol in 1966, which itself was acquired by Burmah in 1967.
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Death of Mr. Thomas Thatcher —We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Thatcher, son of the late Mr John Thatcher, of the Grounds Farm, Uffington, which took place at “Glanrhyd,” Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, on Friday, the 8th inst., after a long and trying illness. The body, by deceased’s request, was cremated at Golder’s Green Wednesday last, and the ashes deposited in a niche in the Columbarium there. Mr Thatcher was born at the Grounds Farm, Uffington, in May 1848. After spending his early years farming in Berkshire and Hampshire, he went abroad in 1878. He was in India about six months, and from there he went to New Zealand, where he settled for many years. He returned to England in 1897, and commenced business, in which he was engaged till the end of 1909, when his health completely broke down, largely through overwork, and he had to give up active life. For some time he occupied the Laurels, Uffington. He leaves a widow, three daughters and a son to mourn their loss. (Faringdon Advertiser and Vale of the White Horse Gazette, Sept. 16, 1911)
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Old residents of Wanganui and district, will regret to hear of the death of Mr Thomas Thatcher, at Parley, Surrey (England), on the 8th September. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, was affected with heart failure, and had been invalided for some months. It was not, thought, however, that his illness was of so a nature, and his death came as a surprise to his relatives and friends. He was well known in Wanganui, and took a keen and practical interest in the progress and welfare of the place. As chairman of the Harbour Board he will long be remembered as the promoter of a proposal for improving the port by the construction of a breakwater comprised principally of fascine mattresses, and known as “Thatcher's scheme.” There was a great deal of controversy over harbour improvements at the time, and Mr Thatcher was so confident of the success of fascine-work that he undertook to demonstrate its utility at his own expense. He expended about £800 in the work, which, however, failed to withstand the ocean and river currents and floods to which it was subjected, and it was never further persevered with. The late Mr Thatcher’s energies were not confined to harbour improvements. As a farmer on the Brunswick, he took a great interest in sheep-breeding, and for years set himself the task of producing sheep combining the best qualities of mutton and wool. In local body and Parliamentary elections he also took a prominent part, and was a man of strong convictions, and did not hesitate to express them. In this connection old residents will recall a particular election, at which he had displayed on the conveyance in which he was bringing voters to the poll several flaring posters, with the words: “We eat what we like: we drink what we like: and we don’t; care a d— for anybody.” Deceased was of a very kindly . disposition, and his purse was ever open to those who'were in need, while assistance in other directions was always frrely given. The deceased left Wanganui about 15 years ago for the Old Country to place on the market Owen’s patent sheep dip and weed destroyer in which he was interested, and he met with very considerable success in the undertaking. Subsequently he became associated with the Atlas Preservative Company (patentees and manufacturers of boiler, iron and steel, hide and skin, wood and railway track preservatives), of which he was a director up to the time of his death. (Wanganui Herald, Oct. 26, 1911)
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