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Hugh Carleton
New Zealand politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Viscount, see Hugh Carleton, 1st Viscount Carleton.
Hugh Francis Carleton (3 July 1810 – 14 July 1890) was New Zealand's first member of parliament.
Quick Facts 2nd Chairman of Committees, Preceded by ...
Hugh Carleton | |
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![]() Hugh Francis Carleton in ca 1870s | |
2nd Chairman of Committees | |
In office 1856–1870 | |
Preceded by | Frederick Merriman |
Succeeded by | Maurice O'Rorke |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Bay of Islands | |
In office 1853–1870 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | In abeyance (title next held by Richard Hobbs) |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 July 1810 Ireland |
Died | 14 July 1890(1890-07-14) (aged 80) London |
Spouse(s) | Lydia Jane Williams, youngest daughter of the missionary Henry Williams |
Relations | Henry Williams (father-in-law) |
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