John Scholey [SEP] place of birth
John Scholey
John Scholey (15 September 1840 in Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire – 14 April 1908 in Mayfield House, near Newcastle, New South Wales) was an extensive landed proprietor, prominent businessman, colliery owner, Director of Aberdare Collieries Ltd., and a Mayor. He was a Justice of the Peace and member of the Newcastle Land Board, a division of the New South Wales Justice Department.
Background.
The Scholey family are to be found with various spellings in ancient manuscripts but often as de Scolay or
parish. His father was a witness at the ceremony. John was listed at that time: "Scholey, John, Hunter Street, Newcastle". On his daughter Jessie's birth certificate in February 1883, John Scholey stated that he now resided at Hamilton, a garden suburb of Newcastle.
Business interests.
According to "The Town & Country Journal" of 11 July 1887, "he carried on business so successfully that he was able to acquire a considerable share of landed property in the Newcastle and Maitland Districts