John Anderson (mayor)
New Zealand blacksmith and businessman (1820–1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Anderson (7 November 1820 – 30 April 1897) was the second Mayor of Christchurch in New Zealand 1868–1869, and a successful businessman.[3][4] He had a close connection with three buildings (his office building, later known as the Guthrey Centre; St Andrew's Church, which is these days located at Rangi Ruru; St Paul's Church) that have later received Category I heritage registrations by Heritage New Zealand. Two of these buildings were demolished following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Quick Facts 2nd Mayor of Christchurch, Preceded by ...
John Anderson | |
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2nd Mayor of Christchurch | |
In office 16 Dec 1868[1] – 15 Dec 1869[2] | |
Preceded by | William Wilson |
Succeeded by | Andrew Duncan |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 November 1820 Inveresk |
Died | 30 April 1897(1897-04-30) (aged 76) Christchurch Central City |
Spouse | Jane Anderson (née Gibson) |
Relations | John Elmslie (son-in-law) |
Children | Four sons (incl. John Anderson, Jnr), two daughters |
Profession | Blacksmith, engineer, businessman, local politician |
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His company became even more successful under the leadership of two of his sons, and it existed until 1986.