SMITH, BENJAMIN (1815-93) was born at Liverpool, where he was in business as a printer and publisher till 1853, when he sailed for Wellington. He was farming for some time in Rangitikei, and then returned to Wellington and was employed by W. W. Taylor. He sat in the Wellington Provincial Council as member for Rangitikei (1867-69). In 1871 he established himself as a land and estate agent. He died on 24 Dec 1893.

Ward; Evening Post, 27 Dec 1893.

Reference: Volume 2, page 157

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