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Alexander McGregor (New Zealand politician)

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Alexander McGregor, ca 1890
New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1887–1890 10th Akaroa Independent

Alexander Innes McGregor (9 May 1838 – 17 January 1901) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in New Zealand.

He represented the Akaroa electorate from 1887 to 1890 when he was defeated.[1]

He was a mayor of Akaroa.[2] His only daughter, Annie, married Thomas Penlington, the fourth son of William Penlington who also served as mayor of Akaroa.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "Akaroa". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
  3. ^ Macdonald, George. "William Penlington". Macdonald Dictionary. Canterbury Museum. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
New Zealand Parliament
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Akaroa
1887–1890
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by
Thomas Adams
Mayor of Akaroa
1883–1886
Succeeded by
William Tosswill