John Pigdon
Australian politician
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John Pigdon (3 July 1832 – 24 October 1903) was mayor of Melbourne from 1881–82.[1]
Preceded byJames Paterson
Succeeded byJoseph Story
Born3 July 1832
Died24 October 1903 (aged 71)
John Pigdon | |
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| 33rd Mayor of Melbourne | |
| In office 1877–1878 | |
| Preceded by | James Paterson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Story |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1832 |
| Died | 24 October 1903 (aged 71) |
| Spouse | Jane |
Pigdon was born in Longhorsley, Northumberland, England,[2] and migrated to Australia in 1852, where he became a building contractor and businessman.[3] He served on the Melbourne City Council from 1869 until 1903. Pigdon died in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia on 24 October 1903, aged 71.