THOMAS, William. Born 5 August 1870 Akaroa, New Zealand. Baptized 22 September 1873. Son of William Thomas and Jane Woodhill. Married Mary Ellen Smith 25 December 1893. Children Dolly Thomas, William Thomas, Walter Thomas. Married 2 - Francis Shaskey. Married 3 - Annie Coxan. Children: Harold Thomas. Died 12 November 1938, Pahiatua, New Zealand. Cause of Death Cancer. Buried at Phaiatua Cemetary 14 November 1938. His gravestone reads: In Loving Memory of William Thomas 5/8/1870 - 12/11/1938. William was uncertain if Harold was his son and wasn't getting on with his third wife Annie when he died so he left everything to his two children from his first marriage. Seeking further information or contact with relatives. Louise Dixon MandLDixon@bigpond.com