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James Macandrew (1819 (?) – 25 February 1887) was a New Zealand ship-owner and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament from 1853 to 1887 and as the last Superintendent of Otago Province . Early life. Macandrew was born in Scotland, probably in Aberdeen, where he was baptised on 18 May 1819. [1]
This biography explores the origins of Macandrew’s values and philosophy, traces his life story, and evaluates his role in New Zealand history. It examines his career as a Scotsman abroad and as a settler who exploited the boom and bust economy of the new colony.
James Macandrew is a controversial figure in early Otago history, admired by many and deprecated by others. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1819 and worked there for a time before moving to London as a young man.
Aug 13, 2019 · James Macandrew is described by historian Dr Ali Clarke as an “entrepreneur and politician of visionary dreams, considerable achievement and frequent failure”, in her new book...
Jan 20, 2022 · James Macandrew, whose life story is at the heart of this study, is – like the emigrants who populate the pages of Eric's books – representative of wider trends in the saga of diaspora, not least through the ups and downs of his transnational career, and his political and economic involvements after his arrival in New Zealand.
James Macandrew, the son of a merchant, Colin Macandrew, and his wife, Barbara Johnston, was baptised in Aberdeen, Scotland, on 18 May 1819. Little is known of his early life; he is said to have attended Ayr Academy and worked for some years in a merchant's office.
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Dec 3, 2018 · James Macandrew (1819-87) had arrived in the land of his dreams. He was welcomed as a successful and wealthy Scottish entrepreneur, his reputation enhanced by business experience acquired in London and by the fact that he had arrived on his own ship.
