Thomas Spilsbury
1838 — 1884
Thomas Spilsbury (13‑23‑2/3)
Thomas Spilsbury's confectionery shop stood at 28 Queen Street. Thomas was born in Bromsgrove Worcestershire to parents Richard (also a confectioner) and Hannah in 1838. He lived in Kiama NSW before coming to Brisbane ca. 1861-1862. He worked as a compositor before entering the confectionery business in 1876. After his death in 1884, the business passed to his son, Thomas.