William Nelson (industrialist)
William Nelson | |
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Nelson brothers: William, Montague and Frederick Nelson | |
| Born | February 15, 1843 |
| Died | 16 November 1932 (aged 88–89) |
| Known for | Nelson Brothers Limited |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Newcome Bicknell (1865), Emma Caroline Williams (1884), Katharine Maud Orford (1922) |
| Children | 11 |
| Parent(s) | Sarah Philbrick and George Nelson |
William Nelson (15 February 1843 – 16 November 1932) was a New Zealand industrialist and farmer described in his obituaries as "the father of Hawkes Bay". He personally managed his Nelson Brothers freezing works at Tomoana for nearly 40 years.