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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Mr. George Eliot Eliot

Mr. George Eliot Eliot was born in 1817, and came out to New Zealand in 1840, landing at the Bay of Islands. In 1841 he entered the office of the Colonial Secretary at Auckland, as clerk, and remained in the Government service until 1872, when he retired. In 1876 he settled in Dunedin, where he took a great interest in church affairs. Mr. Eliot represented Leith Ward for a short time, in Dunedin City Council. He was twice married, and by his first wife he left a family of four sons and three daughters. Mr. Eliot died on the 17th of September, 1901.