Isaac Featherston

Isaac Featherston

Dr. Isaac Earl Featherston (1813 - 1876) was a New Zealand politician, and was known for his advocacy for the establishment of New Zealand self-government, and the importance of the provincial governments.

He served in the first, second, third, and fourth Parliaments, representing the Wanganui & Rangitikei electorate in the first term and the City of Wellington electorate in the subsequent terms.

He was Colonial Secretary (forerunner to the modern Minister of Internal Affairs) in 1861, and a Minister without Portfolio from 1869 to 1871, having been appointed in both instances by William Fox. He was also heavily involved in the politics of Wellington Province, serving as Superintendent from 1853 to 1857 and again from 1858 to 1871. From 1871 he was the first Agent-General for the colony in London, the precursor to the High Commissioner.

The town of Featherston in the Wairarapa is named after him, as is Featherston Street in Wellington.

External links

* [http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/F/FeatherstonDrIsaacEarl/FeatherstonDrIsaacEarl/en "Encyclopaedia of New Zealand" 1966:] Dr Isaac Earl Featherston
* [http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/ "Dictionary of New Zealand Biography"] Hamer, David: Featherston, Isaac Earl 1813 - 1876.


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