Gilbert Mair (soldier)

Gilbert Mair

Mair in 1906 or 1907
Born(1843-01-10)10 January 1843
Died29 November 1923(1923-11-29) (aged 80)
Buried
St Faith's Anglican Church Cemetery, Ohinemutu, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Allegiance
Branch
  • Colonial Militia
  • Armed Constabulary
Service years1867–1872
RankCaptain
CommandsThe Arawa Flying Column
ConflictsNew Zealand Wars
AwardsNew Zealand Cross
Spouse
(m. 1888⁠–⁠1893)
Children5, including Kathleen Mair
Relations

Captain Gilbert Mair (10 January 1843 – 29 November 1923) was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, soldier, public servant and botanical collector. He was born in Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand on 10 January 1843, the son of an early trader, also named Gilbert Mair. His brother was Major William Gilbert Mair.