john bryce

John Bryce (1833–1913) was born in Scotland, and arrived in New Zealand with his family in 1840. From humble origins, and self-taught, he entered local politics in 1859. In 1866 he was elected to represent Wanganui in the General Assembly. Bryce fought against Titokowaru in 1868, and was later accused of being involved in an incident at Handley's woolshed, where several young Maori boys out chasing pigs were killed or wounded.