Andrew Durham
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| Andrew Durham | |
| FR Co. Chairman | 1851 - 1876 intermittent |
| FR Co. Director | pre 1851 - 1876 |
He came from Ireland (but born in Bombay in 1792) and was the brother of Sir Joseph Huddart's wife, Elizabeth. During his involvement with the FR he lived mainly in Bath but died in Dover.
He held the office of Chairman of the FR Co., no less than 6 times, a feat never attained before or since although others have held the post for longer. He held office in 1851-2, 1856-8, 1861, 1864, 1867 and finally 1869-76.
During this final period, with the new act of 1869 being enabled, the board consisted of Durham, C. Gaussen, J.G. Livingston, G.A. Huddart, L. Thompson, with C.E. Spooner as manager, secretary and engineer.
He died in office, in late 1876. He was replaced by John Graves Livingston at the next board meeting on 4th Jan 1877
[edit] See also
- Chairmen, Festiniog Railway Company
- Directors, Festiniog Railway Company
- Personalities
- Day Log/1868-08-28 AGM of company
- Day Log/1877-01-04 Board Meeting
