William Swanson (New Zealand)

William Swanson (1819 – 23 April 1903) was a 19th century Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.

He represented the Newton electorate from 1871 to 1884, when he retired.[1] He was a minister in the Vogel Ministry, 1876 and Grey Ministry 1877–1879 as a Member of the Executive Council.[1] He was then appointed to the Legislative Council in 1885, a position he held until his death.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. pp. 66,67,165,237. OCLC 154283103.