John Charles Watts-Russell

Politician

1825 – 1875

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Who was John Charles Watts-Russell?

John Charles Watts-Russell JP was a 19th-century New Zealand politician, a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council and a member of the Legislative Council. He was supposedly the wealthiest of the early settlers, and his homestead became the centre of entertainment in Christchurch. He was a significant runholder and, together with a business partner, was responsible for building up the Canterbury sheep stock.

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Born
1825
Ilam Park
Died
Apr 2, 1875
Christchurch

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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