About Henry Williams
Lived 1823 – 1907 (aged 84). Henry Williams was a New Zealand politician and farmer.
Henry Williams (10 November 1823 – 6 December 1907), farmer and politician, was the third son of the missionary Henry Williams and Marianne Williams. He was their first child who was born in New Zealand. He married his cousin, Jane Elizabeth Williams, the daughter of William Williams and his wife Jane.
He farmed at Pakaraka in the Bay of Islands. Williams was Chairman of the Bay of Islands County Council from 1876 to 1899.
Williams was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from 7 March 1882 to 27 June 1905, when he resigned.
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Who was Henry Williams?
New Zealand politician (1823–1907)
When was Henry Williams born?
Henry Williams was born on 10 November 1823.
When did Henry Williams die?
Henry Williams died on 6 December 1907.
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Henry Williams was a politician and farmer.
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Henry Williams was New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: Henry Williams (New Zealand politician)
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