BANNATYNE, WILLIAM McLEOD (1818-88) came to New Zealand in 1842 and founded a merchant's business in Wellington. Though naturally retiring, he took his part in public affairs. In 1848 he was nominated by Governor Grey to a seat in the Legislative Council of New Munster. This he resigned in 1850 in view of Earl Grey's despatch of 22 Dec 1849, as being incompatible with his independence. In 1856 he married Jane Emily, the widow of Major Richard Baker (q.v.). He was a member of the Wellington City Council (1871-73). About 1883 he returned to England, where he died on 17 May 1888.

Cycl. N.Z., i, 292; Beauchamp; Ward.

Reference: Volume 1, page 35

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