Samuel Saunders (journalist)

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Samuel Saunders
Born1857
Died1943
Occupation(s)Journalist, newspaper editor
Spouse
Helen Johnston
(m. 1880)
Parents
Relatives

Samuel Saunders (1857–1943) was a New Zealand journalist and newspaper editor.[1][2]

Biography[edit]

Saunders was born in Nelson, New Zealand in 1857 to Rhoda Saunders (née Flower) and Alfred Saunders.[1] His uncle was William Saunders and his sister was Sarah Page.[2][3] In 1880 he married Helen Johnston who was a granddaughter of William Cargill.[4][2][5]

He was editor of the Lyttelton Times from 1891 to 1914.[4]

Saunders died in Eastbourne, New Zealand in 1943, aged 86.[5][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Saunders, Samuel, 1857–1943". natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Mr. Samuel Saunders | NZETC". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. ^ Bohan, Edmund. "Sarah Page". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Mr Samuel Saunders". Otago Daily Times. No. 25135. 28 January 1943. p. 6. Retrieved 3 February 2024 – via PapersPast.
  5. ^ a b "Mr. Samuel Saunders". Evening Post. No. 22. 27 January 1943. p. 3. Retrieved 26 February 2024 – via PapersPast.