NATHAN, HENRY (1816-93) was born in London of Irish parents and was brought up as a goldsmith. He arrived in Wellington on 22 Jan 1841 in the Slains Castle. Finding no employment at his own occupation, he joined the police and was sent to Wanganui under Sergeant Garner. He was concerned in apprehending the murderers of the Gilfillan family. Shortly afterwards he resigned from the force and started sawmilling, providing the timber for many of the houses erected in the town. He farmed for a few years at Goat Valley, and on selling out returned to live in the town. Nathan was a member of the first town board and afterwards of the municipal council, and mayor of Wanganui. He then retired from public life. He was a prominent freemason. His death occurred on 3 Nov 1893.

Rangitikei Advocate, 4 Nov 1893.

Reference: Volume 2, page 61

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