John Crewes
Bible Christian minister, social worker, journalist in New Zealand
About John Crewes
Lived 1847 – 1925 (aged 78). John Crewes was a New Zealand journalist, social worker and preacher.
John Crewes (15 July 1847 – 29 December 1925) was a New Zealand Bible Christian minister, social worker and journalist. He was born in Grampound, Cornwall, England on 15 July 1847.
Early life Crewes was born in Grampound, Cornwall, in 1847. His parents were Isabella and Richard Crewes. At an early age, he was attracted to preaching in the Bible Christian Church. On 1 September 1877, he married Martha Veale. two years after the first Bible Christian missionaries had come to Christchurch. They received 392 and 766 votes respectively, so Taylor entered the 10th New Zealand Parliament.
In the 1902 election, Crewes made a last attempt to enter Parliament. He contested the Newtown electorate, but withdrew his nomination before polling day. He is buried at Karori Cemetery.
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Bible Christian minister, social worker, journalist in New Zealand (1847-1925)
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John Crewes was born on 15 July 1847 in Grampound.
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John Crewes died on 29 December 1925 in Wellington.
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