John Guard
Jacky Guard | |
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The Rescue of John Guard, by C. Watson, Wellington, 1885 | |
| Born | John Guard c. 1791/1792 |
| Died | 9 November 1857 |
| Burial place | Kakapo Bay, Port Underwood, New Zealand |
| Other names | Jack or Jacky Guard |
| Occupation(s) | stonecutter, whaler, trader |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 8 |
John Guard (c. 1791/92 – 1857) was an English convict sent to Australia who was one of the first European settlers in the South Island of New Zealand, working as a whaler and trader.