Samuel Saunders (journalist) explained

Samuel Saunders
Occupation:Journalist, newspaper editor
Birth Place:Nelson, New Zealand
Death Place:Eastbourne, New Zealand
Birth Date:1857
Death Date:1943

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

Biography

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

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

Saunders died in Eastbourne, New Zealand in 1943, aged 86.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saunders, Samuel, 1857–1943 . 3 February 2024 . natlib.govt.nz.
  2. Web site: Mr. Samuel Saunders NZETC . 3 February 2024 . nzetc.victoria.ac.nz.
  3. News: Mr. Samuel Saunders . 27 January 1943 . . 22 . 3 . 26 February 2024 . PapersPast.
  4. News: Mr Samuel Saunders . 28 January 1943 . . 25135 . 6 . 3 February 2024 . PapersPast.