TAYLER, THOMAS (1804-79) came to Otago in the Mary (1849) and took up land on the lower harbour, where he farmed. He then engaged in business in Port Chalmers, where he was a member of the licensing committee and mayor (1869). He represented Port Chalmers in the Otago Provincial Council (1858-63, 1867-70). Tayler died on 2 Jul 1879.

Otago Daily Times, 18 Jul 1879.

Reference: Volume 2, page 189

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