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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 73, 19 December 1917, Page 5

Mr. Frederick D. Greenwood, who died in Wellington a few days ago, was a brother of iliss Ellen Greenwood, whose death in this city, after a long period of public usefulness, occurred last month. Mr. Greenwood, wlid was about 85 years of ago, was a son of tho late Dr. Greenwood, Nelson, and was born in England, which he left, when he was twelve years old. After being settled in Motueka for some years, ho, in 1894, took over tho farm property owned by Mr. Irvine, and transported his family with farm implements and stock by bo'at from Motuoka to Wnitara, His methods of farming (says the "Taranaki Herald") were considerably in advance of thoso then practised in tho district, and ho did much to popularise tho use of artificial manures in the growth of swedes and turnips. Mr. Greenwood was a man of 'tho utmost activity, both mentally and physically, and could still do a good day's work at an age when most men aro ready to rest. Though he had littlo formal school education, his wonderful memory and keen interest in everything made him the equal of many who had far greater educational advantages. Ho took an active part in church affairs, and was a lay-reader for many years. A few years ago ho wont to reside in AVcllington with his daughter, and during tho wharf strike his sense of public 3 duty led him, in spite of his advanced years, to seek enrolment as a special constable. Recently his health failed and ho underwent an operation, but never fully recovered his strength. Mr. Greenwood leaves three sons: Mr. Clement Greenwood, fanning near Motueka; Mr. Martin Greenwood, farming in Hawke's Bay; and Mr. Roger Greenwood, of TTremii; also two daughters : Missns flora and Elizabeth Greenwood, of Wellington.