George Snelson

George Snelson
1st Mayor of Palmerston North
In office
9 August 1877 – 1879
Succeeded byJames Linton
In office
1883–1884
Preceded byFrits Jenssen
Succeeded byJames Linton
In office
1889–1892
Preceded bySolomon Abrahams
Succeeded byRobert Edwards
In office
1901 – 31 October 1901
Preceded byHenry Haydon
Succeeded byWilliam Thomas Wood
Personal details
Born
George Matthew Snelson

(1837-11-22)22 November 1837
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Died31 October 1901(1901-10-31) (aged 63)
Palmerston North, New Zealand
SpouseLouisa Matilda Buck
Childrentwo (both died as infants)

George Matthew Snelson (22 November 1837 – 31 October 1901) was the first Mayor of Palmerston North and is considered Palmerston North's founding father. He was an ironmonger, a storekeeper and a community leader.[1]

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