Sir Thomas Henry Cleeve was a Canadian-born businessman, domiciled in Ireland, who was elected High Sheriff of Limerick City on three occasions.
12 Facts About Thomas Cleeve
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Thomas Cleeve was born in Cleveland in Canada East, and was the eldest son of Edward Elmes Cleeve, an English immigrant, and Sophia Journeaux, whose family came from Ireland.
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Young Thomas decided to remain in Ireland and eventually assumed control of the business.
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In 1883, Thomas Cleeve started a new enterprise, the Condensed Milk Company of Ireland, in conjunction with two local businessmen.
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Thomas Cleeve manufactured dairy products, such as condensed milk, butter, cheese and confectionery.
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Thomas Cleeve was senior partner in the Thomas Cleeve Canning and Cold Storage Company based in British Columbia.
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In 1899, Thomas Cleeve was voted on to Limerick City Council.
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Thomas Cleeve held the position again in 1907 and 1908.
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In 1900, following a visit to Ireland by Queen Victoria, Thomas Cleeve received a knighthood from the Lord Lieutenant.
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In December 1908, Thomas Cleeve was taken ill at a public function.
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Thomas Cleeve is buried in the churchyard of St Mary's Cathedral in the city.
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Thomas Cleeve married Phoebe Agnes Dann in 1874 and they had five children.