Preceded by James Paterson Name John Pigdon Religion Anglican | Spouse(s) Jane Succeeded by Joseph Story Died October 24, 1903 | |
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Born 3 July 1832
Longhorsley, Northumberland ( 1832-07-03 ) | ||
John Pigdon (3 July 1832 – 24 October 1903) was mayor of Melbourne from 1881–82.
Pigdon was born in Longhorsley, Northumberland, England, and migrated to Australia in 1852, where he became a building contractor and businessman. He served on the Melbourne City Council from 1869 until 1903. Pigdon died in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia on 24 October 1903, aged 71.
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