John Howell (pioneer)

John Howell (circa 1810 – 25 May 1874) was a New Zealand whaler, trader, pastoralist and politician. He was born circa 1810. He established the settlement that is today known as Riverton.[1] He was a member of the Southland Provincial Council from 1862 to 1864 for the Riverton electorate, and from 1864 to 1867 for the Aparima electorate.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Wilson, Eva. "John Howell". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ Scholefield, Guy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer. p. 227.


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