STEWART Herbert Wilson

Name Herbert Wilson STEWART
Country Of Origin Australia
Born 1883
Died 1947
Birth/ Baptism Born 24 January 1883, Launceston
Parents Frederick Whitaker and Annie Louisa Stewart (formerly Wilson)
Apprenticeship
Skills Jeweller
Work Locations Launceston
Street Address
100 Charles Street, Launceston
Marriage/Spouse Violet Elizabeth Stewart
Other Other skills: assayer, business management, author, poet, journalist.

Approx. 1898: Commenced working at F & W Stewart, watchmaking and jewellery business established by his father and uncle William Stewart.
Herbert worked at the firm for approximately 15 years before a severe illness in his lates 20s left him bedridden. Despite his infirmity, he was still involved in the management of the business.

Secretary, Retailer Jewellers’ Association.

Death 26 May 1947, at his residence, 16a Trevallyn Rd, Launceston
References
TAHO: RGD33/1/62 no2731 Birth 1883, AD960/1/77 Will No. 31926 1950.
Ancestry: Australia Electoral Rolls 1914, 1922, 1937, 1943
The Examiner (Launceston) 27 May 1947.