Thomas OLDMAN was born near Wigton, England, on January 23rd, 1864. Blessed with godly parents he was nearly converted to God. After three years at the Didsbury Theological Institution, he came to this country in 1890 and laboured with great acceptance in various circuits. At Okiep his health broke down; and though, after a long rest, he resumed work for a few months, he was compelled to become a supernumerary in 1901. During along and painful illness he was gentle, patient, un-murmuring. He retained his interest in the Church and passing events to the last. As a pastor he was diligent and faithful. As a preacher he was thoughtful and interesting, his style quiet and unassuming, his language choice and refined. He died at Middelburg on the 11th of January, 1902.

From: Minutes of Wesleyan Methodist Conferences 1902