Richardson, John
Dates
- Existence: 1846 or 7 - 1927 - 1927
Biography
John Richardson was born in Fifeshire and educated in Edinburgh, where he served his apprenticeship in the leather trade. In 1864 he came out to New Zealand on the West Australian, living at first in Wellington. In 1870 he came to Christchurch, where he worked as a tanner and currier.
In 1889 he married a widow, Matilda Witty. In 1897 he sold his business and retired. In 1884 he had been elected to the Woolston Town Board; in 1893 he became the first Mayor of Woolston.
In 1896 he resigned to tour Australia and in 1902 he was elected Mayor again. Mrs. Richardson, who was fifteen years older than her husband, died in 1913. Richardson Terrace, Woolston, was named after John Richardson.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John Richardson letter
Photocopy of a letter from John Richardson to his brother in Scotland, concerning his marriage, life in Woolston, and other matters.