Robert Wellwood
Robert Wellwood | |
|---|---|
Wellwood in 1906 | |
| 1st Mayor of Hastings | |
| In office 1886–1887 | |
| Succeeded by | George Ellis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 21 May 1836 County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | 26 January 1927 (aged 90) Hastings, New Zealand |
| Resting place | Hastings cemetery 39°37′58″S 176°49′31″E / 39.6327°S 176.8253°E |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Wellwood (née Heslop) m. 1872 d. 1881 Jane Wellwood (née Ling) m. 1883 |
| Children | 10 |
Robert Wellwood (c. 21 May 1836 – 26 January 1927) was a New Zealand farmer, auctioneer, commission agent and mayor. He was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland in 1836.
He was elected unopposed as the first mayor of Hastings on 29 September 1886 and served until 21 December 1887 when he resigned and the council elected George Ellis as his successor.