Andrew Duncan (mayor)

Andrew Duncan
Andrew Duncan
3rd Mayor of Christchurch
In office
15 December 1869 – 21 December 1870
Preceded byJohn Anderson (mayor)
Succeeded byJames Jameson
Personal details
Born1834
Scotland
Died10 December 1880
Christchurch, New Zealand
SpouseIsabella Duncan
Professionnurseryman

Andrew Duncan (1834 – 10 December 1880) was Mayor of Christchurch 1869–1870. From a working-class background in Scotland, he emigrated to New Zealand as a young man and became a highly respected member of the Christchurch community. He is remembered for his later work as an immigration agent in Scotland on behalf of the Canterbury Province.