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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. John Henry Field

Mr. John Henry Field, who was born in Dublin on the 30th of April, 1836, and died on the 5th of July, 1896, represented Ponsonby Ward. He received his education
The Late Mr J. H. Field.

The Late Mr J. H. Field.

at the Blue Coat School of his native place. His time was taken up in various occupations prior to leaving for Auckland, where he landed early in 1867 by the ship “Siam.” He was engaged in teaching for the greater part of that year under the late Dr. Kidd, and then he established himself in Upper Queen Street as a general printer, finally removing to Albert Street in 1873 to premises in Masefield's Buildings, immediately opposite those occupied by the firm of J. H. Field and Co., and where the business is now carried on by Mr. Field's son under that style. The decreased gentleman was for some time a member of the Ponsonby Highway Board, and was its last chairman. He was a director of the Auckland Gas Company for about twelve months prior to his death. In church matters Mr. Field always took a prominent part, being an elder of St. Stephen's Presbyterian church for many years. He was for some time one of the trustees for the Ponsonby Hall, and served on the school committee for many years. His writings on politics in the local papers made him popularly known and universally respected. His end was hastened by the breaking of a blood vessel, the real cause being hæmaplegia and paralysis of the side. Mr. Field left a widow and a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters.