James Wilson (New Zealand politician, born 1814)

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James Wilson (1814–1898) was a New Zealand farmer and politician. He was born in Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1814.[1] He was a member of the Southland Provincial Council representing the Waihopai electorate from 1861–1867 and again from 1869–1870, and the Waianiwa electorate from 1867–1869.[2] He served on the Council's executive from 1869–1870[3] and was the Council's speaker from 1864 to 1869,[4] and was briefly Deputy Superintendent from July to September 1870.[4]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Stevenson, Mary Wilson. "James Wilson". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ Scholefield 1950, p. 228.
  3. ^ Scholefield 1950, p. 226.
  4. ^ a b Scholefield 1950, p. 225.

References[edit]

  • Scholefield, Guy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer.


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