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John William Williams

1827 – 1904

New Zealand politician

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About John William Williams

Lived 1827 – 1904 (aged 77). John William Williams was a politician.

John William Williams (6 April 1827 – 27 April 1904) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Northland, New Zealand.

Williams was born in Paihia on 6 April 1827. He was one of the sons of Marianne Williams and the pioneering New Zealand missionary Archdeacon Henry Williams.

Williams was elected to represent the Bay of Islands electorate in the Auckland Provincial Council from 23 Jan 1863 to 13 Sep 1865. He represented the electorate in the House of Representatives from to 1879, when he was defeated.

He married Sarah Busby (1835–1913), daughter of James Busby. They had 11 children including Agnes Williams, the politician Kenneth Williams, and the lawyer and cricket administrator Heathcote Williams.

He died at his residence in Napier's Cameron Road on 27 April 1904.

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Important facts

Born
6 April 1827
Birth century
19th century
Died
27 April 1904
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Colony of New Zealand
Positions held
Member of the New Zealand Parliament

People in John William Williams's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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John
1881 – 1963
Latin Catholic priest
 Portrait of Henry Williams
Henry Williams
1872 – 1961
Anglican priest
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Kenneth Williams
1870 – 1935
Politician
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William Williams
1875 – 1968
Poet
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James Busby
1802 – 1871
Politician
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Agnes Williams
1855 – 1940
Artist
 Portrait of Marianne Williams
Marianne Williams
1793 – 1879
Missionary
 Portrait of Heathcote Williams
Heathcote Williams
1859 – 1931
Cricketer

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John William Williams?

New Zealand politician (1827–1904)

When was John William Williams born?

John William Williams was born on 6 April 1827.

When did John William Williams die?

John William Williams died on 27 April 1904.

What was John William Williams's occupation?

John William Williams was a politician.

What nationality was John William Williams?

John William Williams's recorded nationality: Colony of New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John William Williams

· Wikidata: Q6264289

· DBpedia: John William Williams

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