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.