BROWN, CHARLES HUNTER, was born in Scotland, emigrated to Australia as a young man and, having gained experience there, came to Lyttelton early in 1850 with his own sheep and cattle, and occupied Double Corner. He also brought she-oak seeds which he planted with success on various properties. Brown sold Double Corner in 1859 and joined Cox for a few years at Springs. About 1863 he sold his station interests in Canterbury and invested in town property in Christchurch and in a sheep run, Long Lookout, in Nelson. In 1860 he was elected to represent Christchurch Country in Parliament, retiring at the end of the year. He travelled a good deal in Europe and the Holy Land and he was later resident magistrate at Wairoa (Hawke's Bay) in 1863-65 and again in 1868. Brown married (1861) Ellinor Jane, daughter of Augustus Abraham, barrister-at-law.

Cox; Acland; Cycl. N.Z., iii; Godley, Letters.

Reference: Volume 1, page 66

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