| Charles Jordan | |
|---|---|
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| 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 | Eleanor Anne Armstrong |
Charles Jordan (1838 – 5 October 1912) was an Irish-born New Zealand politician and Anglican clergyman. He was mayor of Tauranga five times (1885–1886, 1900–1905, 1907–1908, 1909–1910 and 1911–1912).
Biography
Early life and Career
Rev Canon Charles Jordan was born in Ventry, near Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland. Charles Jordan was the son of James Jordan and Eliza Jordan (nee O'Connor) and husband of Eleanor Anne Jordan (nee Armstrong), and with her he became the father of James Jordan, Mary Ann Pittar, Joseph Armstrong Jordan, Marguerite Martina Clemson, Eleanor Grace Norris and William Jordan. He was educated at Trinity College Dublin and took his degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1866.
He was ordained in County Galway on 14 July 1867 in St. Mary's Cathedral, Tuam, County Galway by Rev. Dr. Bernard for the curacy of Bangor, in the parish of Kilcomon, Erris. Rev. Jordan continued in Church work in Ireland till 1872, and left on September 11th of that year for Tauranga, being appointed thereto by the commissaries of the former Bishop of Waiapu, Rev. Dr. William Williams. He arrived from Ireland at the end of 1872 to be the first vicar of Holy Trinity Church, a position he kept for 39 years.
Death
Up until roughly six weeks ago, Rev. Canon Jordan seemed to be in his typical state of health. However, on the eleventh ultimo, he became ill after getting a chill while returning from the Bay of Plenty Hospital and Charitable Aid Board's most recent meeting in Whakatāne. His condition deteriorated to the point where a number of his relatives, who live across the Dominion, were called to his bedside.
According to his obituary, Jordan had "an honorable record of excellent service, and it may be said of him that he sacrificed his personal interests for the good of the people." He passed away on October 5, 1912.
References
- "Borough Council Installation Of Mayor". Bay Of Plenty Times. Vol. XV, no. 2225. 23 December 1887. p. 2. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- "Borough of Tauranga Election of Mayor". Bay Of Plenty Times. Vol. XXXI, no. 4592. 29 April 1904. p. 3. Retrieved 19 December 2008.
- "Page 3 Advertisements Column 2". Bay Of Plenty Times. Vol. XXXV, no. 5041. 19 April 1907. p. 3. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ "Can. Charles Jordan". geni_family_tree. 27 February 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- Hunter, Zoe (2016). "Remembering Canon Jordan". The Weekend Sun.
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 byThomas Wrigley | Mayor of Tauranga 1885–1886 |
Succeeded byDavid Lundon |
| Preceded byJames Weir Gray | Mayor of Tauranga 1900–1905 |
Succeeded byWilliam McKenzie Commons |
| Preceded byWilliam McKenzie Commons | Mayor of Tauranga 1907–1908 |
Succeeded byJohn Bull |
| Preceded byJohn Bull | Mayor of Tauranga 1909–1910 |
Succeeded byJohn Bull |
| Preceded byJohn Bull | Mayor of Tauranga 1911–1912 |
Succeeded byBenjamin Robbins |