Joseph Lionel Lockyer
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Early Life
Joseph Lionel Lockyer was born on 30 January 1869 at Northam W.A. His father was Joseph Lockyer and his mother was Lydia Lockyer (nee Simmons).
Marriage
Joseph married Chrissie Lockyer (nee Ferguson) at Kelmscott in 1900.
Property
Joseph Lionel Lockyer (who always referred to himself as Lionel) in the 1880s purchased over 3,000 acres of land in Roleystone. The land was originally part of the estate of Thomas Buckingham senior.
Community Life
Lockyer was very involved in community activities, serving on the Kelmscott Road Board and taking on the role of Secretary and Treasurer of the Kelmscott Farmers and Fruit Growers Association. In 1897 he was the Secretary and Treasurer of Kelmscott Agricultural Society; 1898 Secretary of Kelmscott Agricultural Society; 1901,1906-1908 President of Kelmscott Agricultural Society. Inaugurated as a "Life Member" of this organisation in 1927.