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The Honourable
Edward Wingfield Humphreys

MP
portrait photo of a man with a full beard, possibly in his sixties
Edward Humphreys
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Christchurch North
In office
1889–1890
Preceded byJulius Vogel
Succeeded byelectorate abolished
Personal details
Born1841
Montgomeryshire
DiedApril 1892
London
SpouseAlice Humphreys (née Hawdon)
RelationsFrederic Jones (cousin)
Robert Campbell (brother in law)
Childrennone

Edward Wingfield Humphreys (1841 – April 1892) was a New Zealand member of parliament representing Christchurch North from 1889 to 1890. He was also a farmer in Otago, and his extended family included a number of political figures.

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 to jokingly taunt him with being a 'beastly radical'.[4]

Member of Parliament

New Zealand Parliament
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.[2][9]

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]

Member of Christchurch City Council

Charles Matthew Gray was elected as Mayor of Christchurch a few days prior to the general election, and his seat in the North-West ward of the Christchurch City Council became vacant.[11] Humphreys declared his candidacy for the city council ward on 10 December.[12] Whilst Humphreys and W. I. Ballinger were nominated on 15 December for the 30 December election,[13] Ballinger withdrew and Humphreys took his seat at the 23 December 1890 council meeting.[14] He retained his seat on the city council until he left for England in September 1891.[1][15]

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 London in April 1892. The Humphreys had no children.[1] He was survived by his wife, who married again in England in 1896.[16]

References

  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ 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)
  3. ^ a b Evans, Beverley. "BMD - April 22nd 1869 - 31 May 1869". Retrieved 28 April 2010.
  4. ^ 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)
  5. ^ "The Squatttters' Club" (PDF). BULLETIN NUMBER 58 : August 2008. p. 8. Retrieved 28 April 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ "MARRIAGE". The Star. Issue 174, 2 December 1868. p. 2. Retrieved 27 April 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "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)
  8. ^ "Mr. Edward Wingfield Humphreys". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
  9. ^ "Christchurch North Election". The Star. Issue 6577, 20 June 1889. p. 3. Retrieved 27 March 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "GENERAL ELECTIONS". The Star. Issue 7029, 6 December 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 28 April 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "THE MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Star. Issue 7021, 27 November 1890. Retrieved 28 April 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Page 3 Advertisements Column 1". The Star. Issue 7032, 10 December 1890. p. 3. Retrieved 30 April 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Latest Locals". The Star. Issue 7036, 15 December 1890. p. 3. Retrieved 30 April 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ "CITY COUNCIL". The Star. Issue 7045, 23 December 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 30 April 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ "Mr. Edward Wingfield Humphreys". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
  16. ^ "NEWS ITEMS". Colonist. Volume XXXIX, Issue 8509, 17 March 1896. p. 3. Retrieved 28 April 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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