About Searby Buxton
Lived 1832 – 1919 (aged 86). Searby Buxton was a New Zealand politician.
Searby Buxton (20 February 1832 – 18 February 1919) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand and father of New Zealand politician Thomas Buxton.
He represented the electorate from 1887 to 1890, when he was defeated in the Geraldine electorate by Arthur Rhodes. despite an Election Ballad eulogising him.
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Who was Searby Buxton?
New Zealand politician
When was Searby Buxton born?
Searby Buxton was born on 20 February 1832.
When did Searby Buxton die?
Searby Buxton died on 18 February 1919.
What was Searby Buxton's occupation?
Searby Buxton was a politician.
What nationality was Searby Buxton?
Searby Buxton was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Searby Buxton. https://biography.guide/searby-buxton/
MLA: "Searby Buxton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/searby-buxton/.
Chicago: "Searby Buxton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/searby-buxton/.
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