SEAGER, CHARLES (1833-1918), who was born in Hampshire, England, was educated as an engineer. Arriving in New Zealand by the Acasta in 1858, he settled in Wellington, where he founded and conducted for 18 years the Phoenix foundry. He established and later managed the Wellington Steam Packet Co. From 1871 to 1873 Seager sat in the Provincial Council as member for Wellington City. He died on 16 Oct 1918.

Cycl. NZ., i; Ward; Evening Post, 16 Oct 1918.

Reference: Volume 2, page 142

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