James Dilworth
New Zealand politician and farmer (1815–1894)
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James Dilworth (15 August 1815 – 23 December 1894) was a New Zealand farmer, investor, speculator and philanthropist. He was born in Donaghmore, County Tyrone, Ireland, on 15 August 1815 and attended the nearby Royal School, Dungannon, where a blue plaque was unveiled in his memory on 7 October 2014, by the Ulster History Circle.[1]
James Dilworth | |
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| Born | 15 August 1815 Probably Donaghmore, County Tyrone, Ireland |
| Died | 23 December 1894 (aged 79) Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupations | Farmer, accountant, landowner |
| Known for | Dilworth School, member of Auckland Provincial Council, founding trustee of Auckland Savings Bank |
| Spouse | Isabella Dilworth |
Political career
Dilworth was elected to the first Auckland Provincial Council for the Southern Division electorate in August 1853. He remained a member of the provincial council until September 1861.[2]
Charitable work
The Dilworth Trust Board was the benefactor of the estate of Dilworth,[3] who received his legal advice from the solicitor Samuel Jackson.[4] The trust funds Dilworth School a full boarding school for boys in Auckland, New Zealand. A school where all boys are on full scholarships covering all education and boarding costs.[3]
In 2018, Dilworth was posthumously inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.[5]
