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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Aitchison, John

Aitchison, John , Farmer, “Silverstream,” Ardgowan. Mr. Aitchison was born in Roxburgh, Scotland, in 1858, and was educated in County Mayo, Ireland, and in Wigtonshire, Scotland. He was brought up to a country life, and came to Lyttelton by the ship “Waikato,” in 1879. He settled at Weston, and found employment in the Oamaru district. In November, 1902, Mr. Aitchison bought his present property, “Silverstream,” which comprises sixty-seven acres, held under leasehold in perpetuity. He is a member of the committee of the local Presbyterian church, and has served on the school and hall committees. Mr. Aitchison was married, in 1885, to a daughter of Mr. William Russell, of Waiareka.