MITFORD, John Guise 1822–1854

Son of Bertram Mitford LLD Clontarf, Dublin; came to New Zealand with his brother G. M. S. Mitford and at first (by April 1841) sealed in Auckland. Worked as minor customs official, then appointed 1843 Sub-Collector of Customs in the Bay of Islands. Painted in Auckland and in the Waikato 1842–44, later perhaps in the Hot Lakes district, Rotorua. Was in Auckland by 1845 and by page 171 1852 was the Port Boarding Officer. His watercolours are skilful and some have great artistic value. Represented: Turnbull.