William Wilson (mayor)
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William Barbour Wilson, also known as Cabbage Wilson, was the first Mayor of Christchurch in New Zealand in 1868. A nurseryman by profession, he had large landholdings in Christchurch. His reputation
Painting of William "Cabbage" Wilson (probably 1867)
Headstone for Wilson and his son William John in the Linwood cemetery
James Jameson
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James Purvis Jameson JP was Mayor of Christchurch in 1870–1871. Originally a linen draper from the Manchester area, he emigrated with his family to Christchurch in 1863. He was involved with many orga
William Wilson (mayor)
…i.e. the position was not elected at large (by the voting public) as is the case today. The following councillors attended the meeting: William Wilson, James Purvis Jameson, T. Tombs, George Ruddenklau, Henry Thomson, W. A. Sheppard, W. Calvert and John Anderson, who chaired the meeting. Thomson moved that Wilson be elected…
Portrait of James Jameson
The headstone of James Jameson and his wife at Linwood Cemetery