William Adams (New Zealand politician)
William Adams | |
|---|---|
| 1st Superintendent of Marlborough Province | |
| In office 1860–1860 | |
| Succeeded by | W. D. H. Baillie |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Picton | |
| In office 1867–1868 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Beauchamp |
| Succeeded by | Courtney Kenny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1811 Upton, Herefordshire, England |
| Died | 23 July 1884 (aged 73) Langley Dale, Wairau Valley, New Zealand |
| Relations | Acton Adams (son) |
William Adams (21 March 1811 – 23 July 1884) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Marlborough, New Zealand and the first Superintendent of Marlborough Province.
Early life
Adams was born in 1811 in Upton, Herefordshire, England. In 1850, he came to New Zealand with his family aboard the Eden, arriving in Nelson.[1] He took up practice as a solicitor and purchased two runs in the Wairau Valley.[1][2]
Politics
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867–1868 | 4th | Picton | Independent | ||
He was the first Superintendent of Marlborough Province in 1860, following the separation from the Nelson Province.[2]
He represented the Picton electorate from 1867 to 1868, when he resigned.[3]
On retiring from political life, he returned to practising law, replacing William Travers in the Nelson firm of Travers and Kingdon. The firm's name was changed to Adams and Kingdon.[4]
Death
Adams died on 23 July 1884.[5][6] He is buried on his homestead Langley Dale on the north bank of the Wairau River.[2] He was survived by his wife and four sons, including Acton Adams.[7]
References
- ^ a b McCaskill, L.W. (1969). Molesworth. Wellington: AH & AW Reed. p. 50.
- ^ a b c Cyclopedia Company Limited (1906). "Mr. William Adams". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts. Christchurch: Cyclopedia Co. Ltd. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
- ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 179. OCLC 154283103.
- ^ Cyclopedia Company Limited (1903). "Mr. William Acton-Adams". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ^ "Nelson Evening Mail". Vol. XIX, no. 175. 24 July 1884. p. 2. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ^ "SUDDEN DEATH OF MR W. ADAMS". Nelson Evening Mail. Vol. XIX, no. 174. 23 July 1884. p. 2. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ^ "Local and General News". Marlborough Express. Vol. XX, no. 171. 24 July 1884. p. 2. Retrieved 15 April 2012.