THE LATE S. J. STRATFORD, ESQ.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 541, 4 October 1871, Page 2

THE LATE S. J. STRATFORD, ESQ.

It is with much regret that we record the death of Samuel John Straiford, Esq., at the age of 69, who had been for many years one of the 'Jeading^'niedical practitioners in this city.' * The deceased gentleman was seized with a-!paralytic stroke about four months ago, and although he rallied sufficiently to move about his residence, never could be said to be convaescent, and a few days ago had a relapse which terminated fatally this morning. Mr. Stratford was member for; the Provincial Council for JParnell, and was physician to several1 friendly "societies, having also at various times held several official appointments, such as .that of Coroner, lie was a man of great and varied information, and possessed much scientific knowledge apart from that requisite to the practice of his profession. For a number of years he was a resident :in Canada, and came to this colony'in 185*1, since which year he has been constantly in Auckland, with the exception of a short visit which ho paid (o North America, a few years ago. Mr. Stratford field shares in several of the leading mining companies, and was one of those prominent in tho development of our gold fields, and placing their government aud management on a proper footing. Immense grief will be felt by many at the removal of this gentleman, whose charity was proverbial ; and many a poor family will miss, not only the ready advice, but the substantial assistance which Mr. Stratford was always ready to afford.