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Horn family : Papers relating to James and Maude Horn

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Reference NumberMS-2039CreatorHorn family DescriptionThe collection contains a photocopy of Maude's publication titled 'From Bannockburn to the West Coast' and a transcript of the pamphlet with contemporary photographs and family notes. Also included is a photograph of the Vincent County Council, 1899.
Only a small part of this collection is digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.History / BiographyJames Horn was born in Scotland in 1855. Maude was born in Nelson in 1868. She worked in her father's drapery store until she married James in 1904. She moved to Bannockburn where James had been operating the general store since 1883. The couple had three sons and operated the store until 1916. James was also the local butcher, baker, gold dealer and dentist. He was also active in local politics and was on the Vincent County Council for 15 years. He was Member of Parliament for Wakatipu from 1919 to 1928. Known in the district as the 'grandfather' of gold dredging, James also founded the Electric Gold Dredging Company.

Vincent County Council

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Horn family : Papers relating to James and Maude Horn

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