James Bonar
New Zealand merchant, shipping agent, company director, politician
About James Bonar
Lived 1840 – 1901 (aged 61). James Bonar was a politician.
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. He was a member of the Westland County Council during the whole time of its existence, and was the county council's second chairman. 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. He is buried at Hokitika Cemetery.
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Who was James Bonar?
New Zealand merchant, shipping agent, company director, politician
When was James Bonar born?
James Bonar was born on 12 June 1840 in Edinburgh.
When did James Bonar die?
James Bonar died on 7 November 1901.
What was James Bonar's occupation?
James Bonar was a politician.
What nationality was James Bonar?
James Bonar's recorded nationality: Colony of New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: James Bonar (politician)
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