James William Thomson

James William Thomson (1828–1907) was a 19th century Member of Parliament in New Zealand.

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Early life

Thomson was born in Scotland. He obtained his education at the University of Edinburgh, where he obtained an MA. He came to New Zealand in 1859 and settled in Balclutha.[1]

Political career

Provincial Council

He was elected onto the Otago Provincial Council in 1864. He remained on the Provincial Council until its abolition in 1876.[1]

Member of Parliament

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate Party
1871–75 5th Clutha Independent
1876–79 6th Clutha Independent
1879–81 7th Clutha Independent
1881–84 8th Clutha Independent
1884–87 9th Clutha Independent
1890–92 11th Bruce Independent
1896–99 13th Clutha Independent
1899–1902 14th Clutha Independent
1902–05 15th Clutha Independent

Thomson represented the Clutha electorate from 1871 to 1887 when he was defeated. He then represented Bruce from 1890 to 1892, when he resigned.[2] He did not stand for election in the 1893 election.[1] Finally he represented the Clutha electorate again from 1896 to 1905 when he retired.[2]

Minister

Thomson was briefly Minister of Lands in the Grey Ministry.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Cyclopedia Company Limited (1897). "Mr. James William Thomson". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Wellington Provincial District. Wellington: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc01Cycl-t1-body-d3-d9-d51.html. Retrieved 27 September 2010. 
  2. ^ a b Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103. 
Parliament of New Zealand
Preceded by
John Crawford Anderson		 Member of Parliament for Bruce
1890–1892		 Succeeded by
James Allen