Sam Brown (mayor)

He built the first portion of the Wellington Gas Works, the Maginnity Street drill shed, and the first lighthouse at Cape Farewell.

He was the Managing Director of S Brown and Sons Limited, wood and coal merchants.

Brown was also the employers representative on the Arbitration Court for a time.

Brown had four sons and his only daughter was married to the City Solicitor, John O'Shea.

Brown died at his Hanson Street, Wellington residence on 14 August 1909 after a brief period of illness.