John was born in 1871, probably in the Motueka area, the son of James Delany and Martha Delany.[1]
He ran the Ngatimoti Butter Factory in conjunction with his father, James Delany. They made butter from their own herd of 26 cows and also separated milk for other farmers.[2]
John Delany married Claris Snowden in 1899.[3]
He passed away aged 28 in 1899 at Ngatimoti.[4]. He is buried in plot 61 at Waiwhero Cemetery.[5] His will leaves all his property to his wife, Claris.[6]
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