William John FALOON

Date of Birth: 
c 1874
Date of Death: 
22 Jul 1929

William was born in Ireland.

He married Mary Dillon (born in Ireland in 1875) at Lurgan, Armagh in 1911.

They had two sons & one daughter (who died in infancy).

The family emigrated to NZ in Mar 1921, arriving at Wellington before moving to Levin.

William was a farmer in Arapaepae Rd. He was only here for a short time before he died but made an impression, especially as a member of the Gospel Hall congregation.

His grandson was a noted racing car driver who was killed during the running of the 1972 Grand Prix at Pukekohe.

Relatives mentioned in profile: 
William John Faloon, Thomas John Faloon, Mary Emily Dillon, Thomas John Faloon (Jnr), Helen Patricia Gilchrist, William Robert Faloon, Lorraine Louise (Laurie) Wakelin, Mary Evangelene Faloon.