Thomas Lennox Seaton

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Paddy Byrne notes:
I am particularly interested in Maureen's Grandad Thomas Lennox Seaton. He appears to be a ghost.

I have his Medals & Ribbons from his various exploits and a fair bit of his history here in Cairns QLD. He has even called me from the grave, helping us find his resting place where the Cemetery curator couldn't find the grave.

I have contacted Maureen's Cousin Hazel who actually met the old fella before he died in 1933 and she has been a great help but cannot give me any info about when he migrated to Aussie & the QLD Library have no records either.

  Research Notes:

Merle Wong notes: Occupation: Traffic Inspector, Municipal Inspector, Inspector Of Nuisances
Cairns Post (Qld) Friday 25 August 1933. Page 6.
OBITUARY.
MR. T. L. SEATON
An esteemed and highly respected citizen, of Cairns, Mr. Thomas Lennox Seaton, passed away on Wednesday night at his residence in Gatton-street, after a life well spent in the service of his fellow-men. The late Mr. Seaton was born at Douglas, Isle of Man. For a number of years he served in the Royal Navy, in which service he rose from a boy to the position of Chief Petty Officer. He had a distinguished military career also, serving with His Majesty's Forces in the Zulu war, at Ashanti, and in the bombardment of Alexandria, as well as in other engagements of note. Amongst the many decorations which he received was the
Egyptian Star.
The late Mr. Seaton had resided in Cairns for about 30 years. He is survived by his widow and a grown-up family, Douglas, Bruce, Alex, Bert, Cleo, Grace and Mona, all of whom are well-known in the city.
The late Mr. Seaton was privately interred yesterday afternoon, the funeral moving from his late residence. Rev. Wilson-Smith officiating.

DEATH. SEATON:-On the 23rd instant, at his residence, No 66 Gatton-street, Cairns, Thomas Lennox, beloved husband of Florence Ann and father, of Douglas, Cleo. Bruce, Alex, Grace, Mona and Bert. Interment was private.

Thomas married Florence Annie McCoombe, daughter of Thomas McCoombe Esq and Unknown, on 26 Apr 1899 in St Johns, Cairns, Queensland Australia. (Florence Annie McCoombe was born on 4 Jan 1879 in Brisbane, Queensland Australia, died on 26 Apr 1949 in Cairns, Queensland Australia and was buried on 27 Apr 1949 in Cairns, Queensland Australia.)