William Wilson (mayor)
William Wilson | |
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Painting of William "Cabbage" Wilson (probably 1867) | |
| 1st Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 10 Jun 1868 – 16 Dec 1868 | |
| Succeeded by | John Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1819 Castle Douglas, Scotland |
| Died | 8 November 1897 (aged 78) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Resting place | Linwood Cemetery 43°32′19″S 172°41′11″E / 43.5385°S 172.6863°E |
| Spouse | Elizabeth (née Williams) |
| Profession | Nurseryman, businessman |
William Barbour Wilson (2 April 1819 – 8 November 1897), also known as Cabbage Wilson, was the first Mayor of Christchurch in New Zealand in 1868. A nurseryman by profession, he had large landholdings in Christchurch. His reputation was dented by a fraud conviction, and when he was subsequently elected onto the city council once more, five councillors resigned in protest.