BEVERIDGE, ANDREW (1826-74) arrived in Auckland in 1861. In 1862 he was chairman of the city board of Auckland, but he had to relinquish the post on account of pressure of other duties. Beveridge was in practice in the city with Ritchie, after whose death he carried on alone. They established themselves at Thames soon after the opening of the goldfields and enjoyed a lucrative practice. For several years Beveridge was law adviser to the provincial executive. In 1870 he was elected to the Provincial Council for Thames and in 1873 was returned for Eden. From Dec 1873 he was provincial solicitor and a member of Williamson's executive. He died 12 Sep 1874. Beveridge was a prominent freemason (a D.P.G.M. of the Scottish Constitution) and founded a lodge in Thames.

Barclay; N.Z. Herald, 24 Sep 1874.

Reference: Volume 1, page 50

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