About Thomas Denniston
Lived 1821 – 1897 (aged 76). Thomas Denniston was a New Zealand farmer and writer.
Thomas Denniston (28 March 1821 – 14 September 1897) was a New Zealand farmer and newspaper editor. He was born in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland on 28 March 1821. He contested the electorate in the but of the three candidates, he came last. His eldest son, Sir John Denniston, was a judge at the Supreme Court in Christchurch.
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Who was Thomas Denniston?
Farmer, newspaper editor (1821–1897)
When was Thomas Denniston born?
Thomas Denniston was born on 28 March 1821.
When did Thomas Denniston die?
Thomas Denniston died on 14 September 1897.
What was Thomas Denniston's occupation?
Thomas Denniston was a farmer and writer.
What nationality was Thomas Denniston?
Thomas Denniston was New Zealand.
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