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Revision as of 10:21, 30 April 2010
Edward Wingfield Humphreys MP | |
|---|---|
 Edward Humphreys | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch North | |
| In office 1889–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Julius Vogel |
| Succeeded by | electorate abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1841 Montgomeryshire |
| Died | April 1892 England |
| Spouse | Alice Humphreys (née Hawdon) |
| Relations | Frederic Jones (cousin) Robert Campbell (brother in law) |
| Children | none |
Edward Wingfield Humphreys (1841 – April 1892) was a New Zealand member of parliament representing Christchurch North from 1889 to 1890, and a farmer in Otago.
Early life
Humphreys was born in 1841[1] in Montgomeryshire, Wales.[2] He was the second son of Erskine Humphrey, a barrister at law of Lincoln's Inn.[3] He received his education at Harrow School, a boarding school in north-west London in the town of Harrow.[4]
He emigrated to New Zealand and settled in Strath-Taieri district for farming. He purchased several areas of land (Six Mile, Garthmyl and Gladbrook), which were part of runs 213 and 213A.[5]
He married Alice Humphreys (née Hawdon), the second daughter of Hon. Joseph Hawdon MLC on 22 April 1869 in Christchurch.[3] He thus became brother in law with Robert Campbell, who had married Hawdon's eldest daughter Emma Josephine on 2 December 1868 in Christchurch.[6] Humphreys was also first cousin with Frederic Jones, who represented the Heathcote electorate in 1887-90.[7]
Political involvement
After having let his property, Humphreys retired to Christchurch in 1888.[2] Although he was a squatter (i.e. a significant pastoral land holder), he had 'decidedly liberal' beliefs, and one of his best friends used jokingly to taunt him with being a 'beastly radical'.[4]
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889–1890 | 10th | Christchurch North | Independent | ||
The resignation of Sir Julius Vogel caused the 19 June 1889 by-election in the Christchurch North electorate, contested by three candidates. Humphreys, John Ollivier and Eden George received 403, 378 and 184 votes, respectively.[8] Ollivier had prior political experience, representing Christchurch Country in the 2nd New Zealand Parliament. Prior to that, he was the 2nd chairman of the Christchurch Town Council, a role that became that of Mayor of Christchurch a few years later. For Humphreys, who was relatively new to Christchurch, to beat such a well known person with political experience showed how well regarded he had become in a short period of time.[9][2]
The electorates in Christchurch were reorganised for the 5 December 1890 general election. Christchurch North was abolished, and City of Christchurch was set up as a three-member electorate. Humphreys decided to contest this electorate, and the six contenders received the following votes: William Pember Reeves (2774 - elected), Westby Brook Perceval (2721 - elected), Richard Molesworth Taylor (2613 - elected), J. Tippett Smith (1811), Humphreys (1668) and Eden George (119).[10]
When Charles Matthew Gray was elected as mayor a few days after the general election, his seat became vacant. Humphreys was returned unopposed for the North-west ward. He retained his seat on the city council until he left for England in September 1891.[1][11]
Return to England
Humphreys returned to England as he had cancer, and he was given the advice that better specialist medical knowledge was available in his old country. A leaving party was organised for him by the Cambrian Society on 1 September 1891, which had a large attendance.[2] Humphreys died from cancer in April 1892. The Humphreys had no children.[1] He was survived by his wife, who married again in England in 1896.[12]
References
- ^ a b c "LOCAL AND GENERAL". Otago Witness. Issue 1993, 5 May 1892. p. 18. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c d "OBITUARY". The Star. Issue 7270, 30 April 1892. p. 2. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Evans, Beverley. "BMD - April 22nd 1869 - 31 May 1869". Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- ^ a b "THE LATE E. W. HUMPHREYS". Otago Witness. Issue 1994, 12 May 1892. p. 18. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The Squatttters' Club" (PDF). BULLETIN NUMBER 58 : August 2008. p. 8. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "MARRIAGE". The Star. Issue 174, 2 December 1868. p. 2. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Frederic Jones, M.H.R." The Star. Issue 6954, 8 September 1890. p. 3. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Mr. Edward Wingfield Humphreys". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ^ "Christchurch North Election". The Star. Issue 6577, 20 June 1889. p. 3. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "GENERAL ELECTIONS". The Star. Issue 7029, 6 December 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Mr. Edward Wingfield Humphreys". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ^ "NEWS ITEMS". Colonist. Volume XXXIX, Issue 8509, 17 March 1896. p. 3. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
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