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Joseph Lionel Lockyer

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Joseph Lionel Lockyer
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Headstone Information
Date of Birth 30 January 1869
Age at Death 72 years
Transcription In Loving Memory of Joseph Lionel Lockyer. Beloved husband of Chrissie and fond father of Leslie and Winnie. Died 1942 aged 72 years. "Abide with me".


Joseph Lionel Lockyer (30 January 1869 - 30 September 1942) was born at Northam.

Property

Joseph Lionel Lockyer (who always referred to himself as Lionel) in the 1880s purchased over 3,000 acres of land in Roleystone. The land was originally part of the estate of Thomas Buckingham senior.

Community Life

Lockyer was very involved in community activities, serving on the Kelmscott Road Board and taking on the role of Secretary and Treasurer of the Kelmscott Farmers and Fruit Growers Association.

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