James Mackay (New Zealand politician, born 1831)
James Mackay | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 November 1831 London |
| Died | 10 October 1912 (aged 80) Paeroa |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | farmer, explorer, public servant, administrator, land purchaser, interpreter, advocate and politician |
| Known for | purchase of the West Coast; opening of the Thames and Ohinemuri goldfields |
| Spouse |
Eliza Sophia Braithwaite
(m. 1862) |
James Mackay (16 November 1831 – 10 October 1912) was a New Zealand farmer, explorer, public servant, administrator, land purchaser, interpreter, advocate and politician.