John Tiffin Stewart
John Tiffin Stewart (1827–1913) was a notable New Zealand civil engineer and surveyor. He was born in Rothesay, Bute, Scotland in 1827[1] and was married to the social activist Frances Ann Stewart.
Career in New Zealand
Much of Stewart's early surveying work was In Palmerston North. Stewart and his family later moved to Wanganui. The home they built in Campbell Street Wanganui was later the Karitane home, "Stewart House" and also a hostel for City College.
He worked as engineer for the Whanganui River Trust helping clear channels on the river.
References
- ^ Kirk, Athol. "John Tiffin Stewart". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
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