SALMON, JOHN (1808-73) was born in Aberdeen. At the age of 14 he was apprenticed to the sea and became master of some of Dunbar's ships. His brother, who was a merchant at Kororareka, having died, he came to New Zealand about 1842 and took over the business. After being interested in whaling on the East Coast, he established himself as a merchant in Auckland, where he prospered for the next twenty years, retiring in 1867. Salmon owned the schooner Kate and other ships. He was elected by the City of Auckland in 1852 to the Legislative Council of New Ulster, which, however, did not meet. On the promulgation of the new constitution he was called to the Legislative Council, of which he was a member from 1853 to 1868. He was a trustee of the Auckland Savings Bank and of the orphan home at Parnell. Salmon died on 26 Mar 1873.

Cycl. N.Z., ii (p); N.Z. Herald, 28 Mar 1873.

Reference: Volume 2, page 139

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