Andrew Duncan (mayor)
Andrew Duncan | |
|---|---|
Andrew Duncan | |
| 3rd Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 15 December 1869 – 21 December 1870 | |
| Preceded by | John Anderson (mayor) |
| Succeeded by | James Jameson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1834 Scotland |
| Died | 10 December 1880 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Spouse | Isabella Duncan |
| Profession | nurseryman |
Andrew Duncan (1834 – 10 December 1880) was Mayor of Christchurch 1869–1870. From a working-class background in Scotland, he emigrated to New Zealand as a young man and became a highly respected member of the Christchurch community. He is remembered for his later work as an immigration agent in Scotland on behalf of the Canterbury Province.