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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Sissons, Richard

Sissons, Richard, M.R.C.S. (Lond.), Physician and Surgeon. The late Dr. Stssons was a native of Hull, England, and was born in 1819. He graduated as a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1842, came to the Colony in 1866 and commenced practice in Kamo. Dr. Sissons, who was highly respected in the district, was chairman of several road boards and was for many years a member of the Whangarel County Counell. He took an active interest in church affairs and in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the district, in 1868, Dr. Sissons was married to a daughter of the late Mr. Gilbert Mair, and died in 1803 leaving no family. Mrs. Sissons has erected a pretty villa in Kamo, which is one of the landmarks of the neighbourhood.

The Late Dr. R. Sissons.

The Late Dr. R. Sissons.