Thomas Williams (manufacturer)

Thomas Albert Williams[1] (born 2 February 1846, date of death unknown) was an ironfounder, businessman and Christchurch City & Gore Borough Councillor in the South Island of New Zealand.

At some point, he expanded his workshop by buying an adjoining section that faced Tuam Street.

[1] In 1874, Williams supplied the engine for a steam punt that was put into service on Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora.

He came seventh in the election and was unsuccessful, defeated by Fred Hobbs, Samuel Farr, and Thomas D.

[1][9] On 24 March 1870, Williams married Mary Hopwood at the Church of St Michael and All Angels.