St. John McLean Buckley explained

St. John McLean Buckley (1869 – 6 August 1915) was a New Zealand sheep farmer. He was the son of politician George Buckley.

Buckley was born in Waikakahi in the Canterbury Region.^{[1] [2]} He was sent to England for his education, and studied law at the University of Oxford.^[2] After returning to New Zealand in 1891 he managed several sheep estates for his uncle John McLean. When McLean died in 1902, he left his estate to Buckley.^{[2] [3]} Buckley subsequently built a large brick homestead at Redcastle, which is now St Kevin's College, Oamaru.^[2]

Buckley died on 6 August 1915.^[4] His estate was valued at £166,884.^[5] He was buried in the old Oamaru cemetery.

Notes and References

1. Book: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts] ]. Buckley, St. John Mclean . Cyclopedia Company Limited . Christchurch . 1905 . 20 August 2023 . NZETC.
2. Web site: Remembering St John McLean Buckley . Culture Waitaki . 20 August 2023.
3. News: LOCAL & GENERAL . Temuka Leader . 2 . 25 September 1902 . 20 August 2023 . Papers Past.
4. News: Deaths . Timaru Herald . 6 . 9 August 1915 . 20 August 2023 . Papers Past.
5. Web site: The Colonial Wealthy in Canterbury and Otago: No Idle Rich . Jim . McAloon . 51.