Edward Pearce (politician)
For other people named Edward Pearce, see Edward Pearce (disambiguation).
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1871–1875 | 5th | City of Wellington | Independent | |
| 1875–1877 | 6th | City of Wellington | Independent | |
Edward Pearce (1832 – 13 October 1922) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand.
He represented the City of Wellington electorate from 1871 to 1877, when he resigned.[1]
He was the Government appointed member of the Wellington Harbour Board for 16 years and its chairman for 5 years.
Pearce emigrated to New Zealand in 1861, but returned to England after 1899. He died at Cheltenham, England, on 13 October 1922.[2]
References
- ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 226. OCLC 154283103.
- ↑ "Obituary: Mr. Edward Pearce". Evening Post. 14 October 1922. p. 8. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Waring Taylor Isaac Featherston Charles Borlase |
Member of Parliament for City of Wellington 1871–1877 Served alongside: George Hunter |
Succeeded by William Travers |
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