David Paton Balfour
New Zealand sheepfarmer, station manager, roading supervisor, diarist and botanical collector
About David Paton Balfour
Lived 1841 – 1894 (aged 53). David Paton Balfour was a diarist, farmer and botanical collector.
David Paton Balfour (12 July 1841 – 13 July 1894) was a New Zealand sheepfarmer, station manager, roading supervisor and diarist. He was born in Monikie, Forfarshire, Scotland on 12 July 1841.
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Who was David Paton Balfour?
New Zealand sheepfarmer, station manager, roading supervisor, diarist and botanical collector (1841-1894)
When was David Paton Balfour born?
David Paton Balfour was born on 12 July 1841 in Monikie.
When did David Paton Balfour die?
David Paton Balfour died on 13 July 1894.
What was David Paton Balfour's occupation?
David Paton Balfour was a diarist, farmer and botanical collector.
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David Paton Balfour's recorded nationality: Colony of New Zealand.
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