James Gapes
New Zealand politician (1822–1899) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Gapes JP (1822 – 22 October 1899) was a local politician in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was Mayor of Christchurch on two occasions, and the father of a later mayor, Thomas Gapes. He was the first mayor who was elected by the voting public; previously city councillors chose one from their rank as mayor.
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James Gapes | |
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9th Mayor of Christchurch | |
In office 2 January 1877 – 19 December 1877 | |
Preceded by | Fred Hobbs |
Succeeded by | Henry Thomson |
In office 15 December 1880 – 21 December 1881 | |
Preceded by | Charles Thomas Ick |
Succeeded by | George Ruddenklau |
Personal details | |
Born | 1822 Saffron Walden |
Died | 22 October 1899 Christchurch |
Resting place | Linwood Cemetery 43.5385°S 172.6863°E / -43.5385; 172.6863 (Linwood cemetery) |
Spouse | daughter of Mr. Le Lean (m. 1843) |
Relations | Thomas Gapes (son) William Gapes (twin brother) |
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