Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide & Handbook
BOSCAWEN, John Hugh 1851–1937
BOSCAWEN, John Hugh 1851–1937
Born Lamorran, Cornwall: educated at Cheltenham and on training page 48 ship Britannia. Was in New Zealand with the Flying Squadron 1869–70: retired from the navy 1870. Came to New Zealand again in 1876 and joined the Lands and Survey Dept, becoming chief clerk in Auckland: retired 1919 to live in Cornwall. Was Private Secretary to the Governor Lord Onslow and aide de camp to the Governor Lord Ranfurly. Represented in Turnbull.