John Tinline | |
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,_photographed_by_Henry_E_L_Brusewitz,_circa_1890,_probably_in_Nelson.jpg) Tinline in c. 1890 | |
| Born | 1821 Jedburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 26 February 1907 (aged 86) Nelson, New Zealand |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Education | Jedburgh Grammar School |
| Occupation | sheep farmer |
John Tinline (1821 – 26 February 1907) was a Scottish-born New Zealand sheep farmer, politician, and philanthropist. He emigrated briefly to Australia before moving on to New Zealand. He learned Māori and was made a magistrate. He was successful at sheep farming and owned huge farms. After he sold these he visited his home town and gave his Scottish hometown Jedburgh a new park.