Thomas King (21 November 1821 – 28 April 1893) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician. He served in the 1st and 2nd Parliaments, and was otherwise active in New Plymouth. He was one of the first settlers, coming out on the first ship to New Plymouth in 1841.
He came to New Zealand in March 1841 on the William Bryan.[3] He married Mary Chilman (born in London), the daughter of the New Plymouth settler Richard Chilman, in 1846.[2] She was the sister of Richard Chilman, the local secretary of the Plymouth Company. The Kings had seven children.[4]
King served in the 1st New Zealand Parliament for Grey and Bell and resigned on 22 June 1855.[6] He declared himself "tired of political life with its anxieties, cares, and responsibilities – with my severance from my home and my family". Financial worries may also have played a part – King was not by any means wealthy, and was consequently a notable champion of remuneration and expenses for MPs.
He entered Parliament again during its second term in the same electorate in a 28 May 1860 by-election.[6] The by-election resulted from the resignation of Charles Brown, whose militia service required his full attention.[7] King was the only candidate in the by-election, and was thus declared elected.[8]
William Cutfield King and Thomas King (no relation) contested the Grey and Bell electorate in the 1860 election. On nomination day, the contestants addressed the electors and at the end of the meeting, the Returning Officer requested a show of hands, which was declared to be in favour of Thomas King. Consequently, W. C. King requested an election, which was held on Tuesday, 27 November 1860. W. C. King and T. King received 93 and 34 votes, respectively. Thus, his namesake was elected,[9] but didn't attend Parliament, since he was killed in the First Taranaki War in February 1861 before the first session had started.[10]
Professional lifeedit
Upon arrival in New Zealand, King was originally a farmer and later became the manager of the Bank of New Zealand in New Plymouth for 16 years, from 1861 to 1878.[5] He chaired the New Plymouth Harbour Board for many years until his death.[3][11] He was the chairman of the New Plymouth Gas Company from its inception until his death.[12]
Deathedit
King died at 4 am on 28 April 1893 at his residence in Dawson Street, New Plymouth. He was buried at Te Henui Cemetery.[13]
He was survived by four sons, one daughter, and his wife. One of his sons, Truby King, was at the time of his death the Medical Superintendent of the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum.[14] Truby's older brother Newton became a successful businessman in New Plymouth.[5]
^"Obituary". Taranaki Herald. Vol. XLII, no. 9684. 28 April 1893. p. 2. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
^ abBlake-Palmer, Geoffrey (22 April 2009). "KING, Sir Frederic Truby, C.M.G." An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
^ abCyclopedia Company Limited (1908). "Former Members Of The House Of Representatives". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Taranaki, Hawke's Bay & Wellington Provincial Districts. Christchurch. Retrieved 13 June 2010.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^"Long Reign of Newton King". Puke Ariki. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
^ abcWatson, James (22 June 2007). "King, Newton 1855 – 1927". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
^ abWilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.
^Foster, Bernard John (22 April 2009). "BROWN, Charles". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
^"Grey and Bell election". Taranaki Herald. Vol. VIII, no. 409. 2 June 1860. p. 3. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
^"The Elections". Taranaki Herald. Vol. IX, no. 435. 1 December 1860. p. 3. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
^Wells, B. (1878). "CHAPTER XXII: THE TARANAKI WAR.". The History of Taranaki. p. 222. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
^"HARBOUR BOARD". Taranaki Herald. Vol. XLII, no. 9688. 3 May 1893. p. 2. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
^"NEW PLYMOUTH GAS COMPANY". Taranaki Herald. Vol. XLII, no. 9767. 27 July 1893. p. 2. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
^"Death". Taranaki Herald. Vol. XLII, no. 9685. 29 April 1893. p. 2. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
^"Death of an old Settler". The Star. No. 4630. 28 April 1893. p. 3. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
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Thomas King 21 November 1821 28 April 1893 was a 19th century New Zealand politician He served in the 1st and 2nd Parliaments and was otherwise active in New Plymouth He was one of the first settlers coming out on the first ship to New Plymouth in 1841 Thomas KingThomas KingMember of the New Zealand Parliament for Grey and BellIn office 1853 New Zealand general election 1855In office 1860 1860Personal detailsBorn21 November 1821LondonEnglandDied28 April 1893 aged 71 New PlymouthNew ZealandResting placeTe Henui Cemetery New PlymouthSpouseMary King nee Chilman ChildrenTruby KingNewton KingAlma materOxford UniversityProfessionManager soldier politician Contents 1 Early life 2 Political career 2 1 Member of Parliament 3 Professional life 4 Death 5 ReferencesEarly life edit nbsp Mary Chilman wife of Thomas King King was born in London on 21 November 1821 1 He received his education at the City of London School and then at Oxford University 2 He came to New Zealand in March 1841 on the William Bryan 3 He married Mary Chilman born in London the daughter of the New Plymouth settler Richard Chilman in 1846 2 She was the sister of Richard Chilman the local secretary of the Plymouth Company The Kings had seven children 4 Political career editKing was a member of the Taranaki Provincial Council serving as provincial treasurer 5 Member of Parliament edit New Zealand Parliament Years Term Electorate Party 1853 55 1st Grey and Bell Independent 1860 2nd Grey and Bell Independent King served in the 1st New Zealand Parliament for Grey and Bell and resigned on 22 June 1855 6 He declared himself tired of political life with its anxieties cares and responsibilities with my severance from my home and my family Financial worries may also have played a part King was not by any means wealthy and was consequently a notable champion of remuneration and expenses for MPs He entered Parliament again during its second term in the same electorate in a 28 May 1860 by election 6 The by election resulted from the resignation of Charles Brown whose militia service required his full attention 7 King was the only candidate in the by election and was thus declared elected 8 William Cutfield King and Thomas King no relation contested the Grey and Bell electorate in the 1860 election On nomination day the contestants addressed the electors and at the end of the meeting the Returning Officer requested a show of hands which was declared to be in favour of Thomas King Consequently W C King requested an election which was held on Tuesday 27 November 1860 W C King and T King received 93 and 34 votes respectively Thus his namesake was elected 9 but didn t attend Parliament since he was killed in the First Taranaki War in February 1861 before the first session had started 10 Professional life editUpon arrival in New Zealand King was originally a farmer and later became the manager of the Bank of New Zealand in New Plymouth for 16 years from 1861 to 1878 5 He chaired the New Plymouth Harbour Board for many years until his death 3 11 He was the chairman of the New Plymouth Gas Company from its inception until his death 12 Death editKing died at 4 am on 28 April 1893 at his residence in Dawson Street New Plymouth He was buried at Te Henui Cemetery 13 He was survived by four sons one daughter and his wife One of his sons Truby King was at the time of his death the Medical Superintendent of the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum 14 Truby s older brother Newton became a successful businessman in New Plymouth 5 New Zealand Parliament New constituency Member of Parliament for Grey and Bell1853 551860 Succeeded byCharles Brown Preceded byJohn Lewthwaite Succeeded byWilliam Cutfield KingReferences edit Obituary Taranaki Herald Vol XLII no 9684 28 April 1893 p 2 Retrieved 14 June 2010 a b Blake Palmer Geoffrey 22 April 2009 KING Sir Frederic Truby C M G An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Retrieved 18 June 2010 a b Cyclopedia Company Limited 1908 Former Members Of The House Of Representatives The Cyclopedia of New Zealand Taranaki Hawke s Bay amp Wellington Provincial Districts Christchurch Retrieved 13 June 2010 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint location missing publisher link Long Reign of Newton King Puke Ariki Retrieved 18 June 2010 a b c Watson James 22 June 2007 King Newton 1855 1927 Dictionary of New Zealand Biography Retrieved 18 June 2010 a b Wilson James Oakley 1985 First ed published 1913 New Zealand Parliamentary Record 1840 1984 4th ed Wellington V R Ward Govt Printer OCLC 154283103 Foster Bernard John 22 April 2009 BROWN Charles An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Retrieved 13 June 2010 Grey and Bell election Taranaki Herald Vol VIII no 409 2 June 1860 p 3 Retrieved 15 June 2010 The Elections Taranaki Herald Vol IX no 435 1 December 1860 p 3 Retrieved 13 June 2010 Wells B 1878 CHAPTER XXII THE TARANAKI WAR The History of Taranaki p 222 Retrieved 13 June 2010 HARBOUR BOARD Taranaki Herald Vol XLII no 9688 3 May 1893 p 2 Retrieved 14 June 2010 NEW PLYMOUTH GAS COMPANY Taranaki Herald Vol XLII no 9767 27 July 1893 p 2 Retrieved 14 June 2010 Death Taranaki Herald Vol XLII no 9685 29 April 1893 p 2 Retrieved 14 June 2010 Death of an old Settler The Star No 4630 28 April 1893 p 3 Retrieved 14 June 2010 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Thomas King New Zealand politician amp oldid 1137309944, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
