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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. James Mcleod

Mr. James Mcleod, Old Colonist, was born in Elgin, Morayshire, in 1816, served his apprenticeship to the engineering trade, was for two years with Messrs. Moseley, Son and Field, Lambeth, London, and came to New Zealand per ship “Westminster,” landing at Auckland in 1813. After trying various occupations he began business on his own account in 1846 and gave the name “Vulean Lane” to the street where his shop once stood. In 1860, he sold out, and was employed in the erection of sawmills at Cabbage and Kennedy's Bays, and a flour-mill at Upper Thames. He next undertook the contract for keeping the Auckland roads in repair and for two years had a stone-crushing machine at Mt. Eden. Then followed employment in different localities and Mr. McLeod ultimately started business as a blacksmith at Russell, and in 1876 at Kohukohu, removing to Rawene two years later. Mr. McLeod has always assisted in public matters; in the Old Country in 1852 he sided with the Chartists in the interest of the workers. He was one of the first trustees of the Independent Order of Oddfellows and is said to be the third oldest member of that body in New Zealand. Mr. McLeod's son is referred to as clerk of the Hokianga County Council.

Mr. J. McLeod.

Mr. J. McLeod.