Joseph Dodson

Joseph Reid Dodson JP (1811/12 – 12 October 1890), was the first Mayor of Nelson in New Zealand from 1874. He was a prominent brewer and Resident Magistrate in Nelson and his sixth generation descendants still operate a brewery in the city.

Joseph Dodson
Joseph Dodson
1st Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand
In office
1 May 1874  8 January 1875
In office
16 December 1877  22 November 1881
Personal details
Born1811 or 1812
Died12 October 1890
Nelson
Resting placeWakapuaka Cemetery
41.25771°S 173.30337°E / -41.25771; 173.30337 (Wakapuaka Cemetery)
RelationsHenry Dodson (brother)
ProfessionBrewer
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