Ebenezer Syme (1826-60): Elected 1856 Born 1826, Berwickshire Scotland Career: Educated Kilmarnock Academy. Preacher and journalist. Migrated 1852. Editor and later part-owner, "The Age" newspaper. Brother of David Syme, owner of "The Age" for 40 years. Syme retired in 1859 Died 13 March 1860