Marmaduke Dixon (settler)
Marmaduke Dixon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canterbury Provincial Council | |
| In office 18 November 1865 – 31 October 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Rickman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 March 1828 Caistor, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 15 November 1895 (aged 67) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Resting place | East Eyreton Cemetery |
| Spouse | Eliza Dixon |
| Relations | Marmaduke Dixon (son) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Eyreton |
| Occupation | farmer local politician |
Marmaduke Dixon (22 March 1828 – 15 November 1895) was an early settler in North Canterbury, New Zealand. He went to sea early in his life before he settled on the North bank of the Waimakariri River. An innovative farmer, he chaired a number of road boards and was a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council.