14 Facts About James Jameson

James Jameson was involved with many organisations in Christchurch and was active in the Congregational church.

James Jameson was christened on 13 July 1824 at Saint Mary in Marylebone, London.

James Jameson married Jane Dyer Waugh in 1847 at St James in Westminster.

James Jameson's mother was living with them at the time; she died on 15 November 1863 in Liverpool.

James Jameson sold the property and bought another farm in Coalgate, but moved back to Christchurch.

James Jameson lived there again during the latter part of his life, before moving back to Christchurch for his final years.

James Jameson's son Frederick lived in Leeston and was an auctioneer.

The chairmanship was eventually put to the vote and Jameson was narrowly re-elected.

James Jameson was a director of the Mutual Benefit Building Society for many years, and chaired several public bodies.

James Jameson was the chairman of the Christchurch Public Cemetery Board until his death and was succeeded in this role by Charles Louisson.

James Jameson belonged to the Trinity Congregational Church and was a member of the committee in charge of fundraising for the original church built in 1864.

James Jameson was elected five times: 1867,1868,1870,1871 and 1878.

James Jameson was buried at Linwood Cemetery two days later.

James Jameson was survived by three sons and one daughter.