GRAHAM, ANDREW (1843-1926) was born at East Kilbride, near Glasgow, and educated at the Glasgow High School and University. In 1864 he came to New Zealand as one of the representatives of the Glasgow Bank. He first visited Poverty Bay during the Hauhau rising, arriving at Gisborne on a business trip on the day after the massacre. He joined the cavalry corps in Napier and served throughout the campaign, being present at the fall of Ngatapa, in the Urewera and at the relief of Mohaka. In 1872 he established himself in business in Gisborne and became a leader of public affairs. He was a member of the borough council, chairman of the Cook county council (1879-80) and the first chairman of the harbour board. In 1887 he was elected M.H.R. for East Coast, which at that time extended as far as Tauranga, but resigned his seat in 1889. He was a director of the Poverty Bay Herald. Graham died on 17 Apr 1926.

Who's Who N.Z., 1924; N.Z.P.D., 18 Jun 1926; Poverty Bay Herald, 5 Jan 1924. Portrait: Parliament House.

Reference: Volume 1, page 174

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