GREENWOOD, JOHN DANFORTH (1803-90) was born in England, where he was educated and graduated in medicine (M.R.C.S.). He practised at Mitcham, Surrey. In 1843 he came to New Zealand as surgeon of the Phoebe Dunbar and settled with his family at Motueka (Nelson), where he practised his profession. In 1849 he was nominated a member of the Legislative Council of New Munster, but resigned in 1850, feeling that his position was not compatible with independence. He was for some time editor of the Examiner and was the first inspector of schools in Nelson. Greenwood was an original trustee and governor of Nelson College and filled the position of principal (1863-64). In 1866 he was appointed sergeant-at-arms in the House of Representatives, a position he held for 11 years. He died on 15 Jun 1890.

Parlty Record; N.Z. Chess Book, 1922; N.Z. Spectator, 5, 30 Oct 1850; Otago Daily Times, 16 Oct 1925; The Colonist, 17 Jun 1890.

Reference: Volume 1, page 178

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