Thomas (Tom) Foggo Whillas (1884–1972)

Son of John Foggo Whillas and Frances Johnston; one of Dick's uncles. A winemaker at Renmark.

Note: shares a name with his uncle Thomas Foggo Whillas (b. 1848), the minister.

Key facts

• Born: 6 May 1884, Woodville, Adelaide
• Died: 12 May 1972, Renmark, SA
• Married: May
• Children: 2 — Mary and David

Life

Tom worked in the wine industry at Renmark. Family recollection notes he used to send Cath and Dick presents of wine. Photographs of Tom, his wife May, and children Mary and David survive.

Family

• Parents: John Foggo Whillas · Frances Johnston
• Wife: May
• Children: Mary, David
• Siblings: see Charles Johnston Whillas

Sources

• Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), 1870s sheet.