Ernest Greenway was a descendant of early colonial architect Francis Greenway who designed many of the public buildings in New South Wales during Lachlan Macquarie's time as Governor of New South Wales.
Ernest Greenway learnt his trade in England and migrated to Queensland in 1882.
Greenway established a stonemasonry business in Nicholas Street, Ipswich.
[2] Greenway died at his residence Kyeewa in York Street, East Ipswich on Friday 5 January 1934.
[3] His funeral was held on Saturday 6 January 1934 at the Central Congregational Church.