Charles Jordan (mayor)

Charles Jordan (1838 – 5 October 1912) was an Irish-born New Zealand politician and Anglican clergyman. He was educated at Trinity College Dublin. He was ordained in County Galway on 14 July 1867. He was mayor of Tauranga five times (1885–1886, 1900–1905, 1907–1908, 1909–1910 and 1911–1912).[1][2][3]

Charles Jordan
Mayor of Tauranga
In office 1885–1886
Preceded by	Thomas Wrigley
Succeeded by	David Lundon
In office 1900–1905
Preceded by	James Weir Gray
Succeeded by	William McKenzie Commons
In office 1907–1908
Preceded by	William McKenzie Commons
Succeeded by	John Bull
In office 1909–1910
Preceded by	John Bull
Succeeded by	John Bull
In office 1911–1912
Preceded by	John Bull
Succeeded by	Benjamin Robbins
Personal details
Born	1838 County Kerry, Ireland
Died	5 October 1912 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Spouse(s)	Eleanor Anne Armstrong

References

1. "Borough Council Installation Of Mayor". Bay Of Plenty Times. XV (2225). 23 December 1887. p. 2. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
2. "Borough of Tauranga Election of Mayor". Bay Of Plenty Times. XXXI (4592). 29 April 1904. p. 3. Retrieved 19 December 2008.
3. "Page 3 Advertisements Column 2". Bay Of Plenty Times. XXXV (5041). 19 April 1907. p. 3. Retrieved 18 December 2008.

External links

• Mayors of Tauranga, 1882– Tauranga City Council
• History of Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty
• Canon Charles Jordan (1838–1912) – Genealogy

Political offices
Preceded by Thomas Wrigley	Mayor of Tauranga 1885–1886	Succeeded by David Lundon
Preceded by James Weir Gray	Mayor of Tauranga 1900–1905	Succeeded by William McKenzie Commons
Preceded by William McKenzie Commons	Mayor of Tauranga 1907–1908	Succeeded by John Bull
Preceded by John Bull	Mayor of Tauranga 1909–1910	Succeeded by John Bull
Preceded by John Bull	Mayor of Tauranga 1911–1912	Succeeded by Benjamin Robbins