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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

The Hon. John Salmon

The Hon. John Salmon was one of those who, in 1853, were summoned by the Governor in Her Majesty's name to the first General Assembly of New Zealand. He was therefore one of the first members of the Legislative Council, in which he vacated his seat, through absence, in 1868. Mr. Salmon was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in the year 1808. At the early age of fourteen he was apprenticed to the sea, and served under Captain Talbot, who traded to the East Indies for several years. About 1840 Captain Salmon arrived in Auckland. When a brother, who was in business at the Bay of Islands, died, he succeeded to the business, which he transferred to Auckland, where he pursued the calling of a general merchant for about twenty years, when he retired to Ellerslie. Mr. Salmon was one of the trustees of the Auckland Savings Bank and of the Orphan Home, Parnell. One of his daughters is Mrs W. M. Hall, of Mangere.

Hon. J. Salmon.

Hon. J. Salmon.