14 Facts About Aaron Ayers

Aaron Ayers arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand, from England as a newly married man in his mid 20s.

Aaron Ayers was a hairdresser and tobacconist for two decades before entering the auctioneering business.

Aaron Ayers was elected Mayor of Christchurch in 1885 unopposed, and was re-elected a year later in the most keenly contested mayoral election thus far, narrowly beating Charles Louisson.

Aaron Ayers married Isabella Eliza Ayers in Newington, Surrey in 1859.

Aaron Ayers was elected as a councillor at Christchurch City Council in 1878,1879 and 1882.

Charles Hulbert and Aaron Ayers were nominated for the mayoralty in Christchurch November 1883, and since both were well-known personalities, the election campaign period was interesting and lively.

On 17 November 1885, Aaron Ayers was elected unopposed as Mayor of Christchurch.

Aaron Ayers was installed by the outgoing mayor, Charles Hulbert, at a meeting on 16 December 1885.

Aaron Ayers was challenged by Charles Louisson, who had been a councillor since 1881.

Perceval won the election and Aaron Ayers came a distant second.

Aaron Ayers did become a borough councillor in Linwood.

Aaron Ayers was known as an avid gardener and had a great love for flowers, and generally had a flower in his button hole.

Aaron Ayers was survived by his wife and eight of their children.

Aaron Ayers's wife died on 9 September 1927 and was buried with her husband.