James Alexander Bonar (12 June 1840 – 7 November 1901) was a New Zealand merchant, shipping agent, company director and politician. He was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland on 12 June 1840.[1] He was a member of the Westland County Council during the whole time of its existence, and was the county council's second chairman.[2] He was the first Mayor of Hokitika, represented Hokitika on the Canterbury Provincial Council, a member of the Legislative Council (27 June 1868 – 7 November 1901), and the only Superintendent of Westland Province.[1]
James Alexander Bonar | |
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| Born | James Alexander Bonar 12 June 1840 |
| Died | 7 November 1901 (aged 61) |
| Resting place | Hokitika Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Merchant, shipping agent, company director and politician |
| Spouse | Elliott Margaret Bell |
| Relatives | 4 sons and 1 daughter |
He married on 19 October 1875, Elliott Margaret Bell; they had four sons and one daughter.[3] He is buried at Hokitika Cemetery.
References edit
- ^ a b Minehan, Francis. "James Alexander Bonar". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ Scholefield, Guy (1950) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer. pp. 241f.
- ^ *Burke, Bernard (1970) [1891]. Burke's Colonial Gentry (2 ed.). Baltimore, Ohio: Genealogical Publishing Company. pp. 530, 531. ISBN 0-8063-0415-4.
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