Joseph Ward (Marlborough politician)

Parliament of New Zealand
Years Term Electorate Party
1875 5th Wairau Independent

Joseph Ward (1817–1892) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Marlborough, New Zealand.

Ward was born in Staffordshire, England. He emigrated to Nelson in 1842 on the George Fyfe.[1] He travelled with his wife, Martha, and her family; Henry Redwood and Francis Redwood were her brothers.[2]

He represented the Wairau electorate in 1875, from 21 June to 6 December, when he was defeated for Cheviot.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Cyclopedia Company Limited (1906). "Former Members Of The House Of Representatives". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts. Christchurch. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
  2. ↑ Dickinson, Mollie. "Henry Redwood". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  3. ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 243. OCLC 154283103.