Robert Wellwood

Robert Wellwood ( 21 May 1836 – 26 January 1927) was a New Zealand farmer, auctioneer, commission agent and mayor. He was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland in 1836.

He was elected unopposed as the first mayor of Hastings on 29 September 1886 and served until 21 December 1887 when he resigned and the council elected George Ellis as his successor. Provided by Wikipedia