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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Seymour, Joseph

Seymour, Joseph, General Store-keeper, Te Kopuru. Mr. Seymour was born in London in 1845, and educated there. He came to New Zealand in 1860 by the “Phœnix,” and followed a seafaring life for twenty years, during which time he was page 640 master of the cutters “Alarui” and “Three Brothers,” Mangawai being his headquarters. He eventually purchased a small steamer, which was built at Mangawai, and traded with her on the Wairoa river for a considerable time, being first in partnership with the late Mr. J. M. Dargaville, and then with Mr. E. Mitchelson in rafting operations, afterwards joining Mr. Weymouth in a store at Scarrott's. He next took charge of the s.s. “Osprey” for about a year, and in 1894 started his present business on the main road. Mr. Seymour has been a member of the Te Kopuru School Committee, and was junior deacon of Lodge St. George. He is married to a daughter of Mr. Keddy, of Wicklow, and has two sons and two daughters living, one daughter having died.

Mr. J. Seymour.

Mr. J. Seymour.