John Sinclair
Scottish-New Zealand carpenter, builder, station manager and harbourmaster
About John Sinclair
Lived 1843 – 1925 (aged 81–82). John Sinclair was a New Zealand and British carpenter.
John Sinclair (18 September 1843 – 18 July 1925) was a notable New Zealand carpenter, builder, station manager and harbourmaster. He was born in Olrig, Caithness, Scotland in 1843.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sinclair?
Scottish-New Zealand carpenter, builder, station manager and harbourmaster
When was John Sinclair born?
John Sinclair was born on 18 September 1843 in Olrig.
When did John Sinclair die?
John Sinclair died in 1925.
What was John Sinclair's occupation?
John Sinclair was a carpenter.
What nationality was John Sinclair?
John Sinclair was New Zealand and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sinclair (New Zealand carpenter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sinclair. https://biography.guide/john-sinclair-carpenter/
MLA: "John Sinclair." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sinclair-carpenter/.
Chicago: "John Sinclair." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sinclair-carpenter/.
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