Date of birth

1851 Perthshire in Scotland

Parents

James Craigie and Agnes Craigie (nee McFarlane)

Married

Daughter of Alexander Orr of Country Donegal in 1875

Children

One son and 6 daughters

Died

17 August 1935

Positions held

• Chairman Kingsdown School Committee (11 years)
• Member South Canterbury Hospital Board (8 years)
• Chairman Timaru Harbour Board 1906-10
• Timaru Borough Councillor 1901
• Mayor Timaru Borough 1902-13
• Member of Parliament 1908-22
• Member Legislative Council 1922-29

Donations

• Statue of Burns (Botanical Gardens)
• Oak Trees Craigie Avenue
• Chimes for Town Clock 1913 (hung in Chief Post Office until 1933 then transferred to Municipal Buildings)

Last updated: 16 Sep 2021