James Jameson | |
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 Portrait of James Jameson | |
| 4th Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 21 Dec 1870 – 20 Dec 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Duncan |
| Succeeded by | Henry Sawtell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1824 London |
| Died | 6 September 1896 (aged 72) Linwood[1] |
| Resting place | Linwood cemetery[2] |
| Spouse | Jane Dyer Jameson (m. 1847–1894) |
| Occupation | Linen draper |
James Purvis Jameson JP (5 April 1824 – 6 September 1896) was Mayor of Christchurch in 1870–1871. A linen draper from the Manchester area, he emigrated with his family to Christchurch in 1863. He was involved with many organisations in Christchurch and was active in the Congregational church. For a time, he was a farmer on the Canterbury Plains.
- ^ "Death". The Star. No. 5663. 7 September 1896. p. 3. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
- ^ "Funerals". The Star. No. 5665. 9 September 1896. p. 3. Retrieved 13 March 2010.