Thomas Rowley (runholder)
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Thomas Rowley (died 1903) was an early settler in Canterbury, New Zealand. His father was a member of the Canterbury Association and Dean-designate for ChristChurch Cathedral, but never came to the colony. Thomas Rowley and one brother emigrated, and he became a significant runholder. He later started acting as an agent for absentee landowners. He briefly served as a Member of Parliament for one of the rural Canterbury electorates. Rowley was active in church matters and married a daughter of Octavius Mathias, the first vicar of the Church of St Michael and All Angels. After 11 years in New Zealand, he returned to live in England.
Quick Facts Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Ellesmere, Preceded by ...
Thomas Rowley | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Ellesmere | |
In office 25 January 1861 – 25 April 1862 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | James FitzGerald |
Personal details | |
Born | England |
Died | 1903 Southwold, Suffolk |
Political party | None |
Spouse | Emily Rowley (née Mathias) |
Relations | Thomas Rowley (father) |
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