He was born in Bremen , Germany on 26 July 1864 to a family of Dutch heritage .
Johann Gerhard Husheer ( 26 July 1864 -- 30 November 1954 ) was a New Zealand tobacco grower and processor , industrialist , philanthropist .
Johann Gerhard Husheer was born in Bremen , Germany on 26 July 1864 to a family of Dutch heritage .
Johann Gerhard Husheer ( 26 July 1864 -- 30 November 1954 ) was a New Zealand tobacco grower and processor , industrialist , philanthropist .