William Lock

William Lock
13th Mayor of Nelson
In office
1913–1915
Preceded byThomas Field
Succeeded byCharles Harley
In office
1921–1927
Preceded byWilliam Snodgrass
Succeeded byWalter Moffatt
Personal details
Born(1858-05-01)1 May 1858
Nelson, New Zealand
Died20 July 1940(1940-07-20) (aged 82)
Nelson, New Zealand
Spouse
Esther Levien
(m. 1892)
OccupationGrain and produce merchant

William Lock (1 May 1858 – 20 July 1940) was Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand, from 1913 to 1915 and again from 1921 to 1927. Lock was an auctioneer, and a grain and produce merchant for 40 years. During his term as mayor, HMS New Zealand visited Nelson in 1913.[1] Lock died on 20 July 1940 at his home in Collingwood Street, Nelson.

  1. ^ Obituary, Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 19, 22 July 1940, Page 9