Thomas Forsaith
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Thomas Spencer Forsaith, JP (18 July 1814 – 29 November 1898), was a New Zealand politician and an Auckland draper. According to some historians, he was the country's second premier, although a more conventional view states that neither he nor his predecessor (James FitzGerald) should properly be given that title.
Quick Facts Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Northern Division, Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Auckland ...
Thomas Forsaith | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Northern Division | |
In office 23 August 1853 – 15 September 1855 | |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Auckland | |
In office 27 April 1858 – 5 November 1860 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 July 1814 London, Middlesex |
Died | 29 November 1898(1898-11-29) (aged 84) Parramatta |
Spouse | Elizabeth Forsaith (née Clements) |
Relations | Tom Macdonald (great-grandson) |
Children | Charlotte Forsaith |
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