SIMEON, CHARLES (1816-67) was a son of Sir R. G. Simeon, 2nd baronet. He held a commission in the 75th Regiment, from which he retired with the rank of captain. Simeon married Sarah Jane, daughter of Philip Williams. Having retired from the army he became associated with the movement for the colonisation of Canterbury and when W. G. Brittan sailed for New Zealand (in 1850) he was appointed chairman of the Society of Canterbury Colonists. Arriving in New Zealand the following year, he relieved J. R. Godley as resident magistrate for Lyttelton and Christchurch. He was commissioner of police for Lyttelton (1853), and sheriff for the province. From 1853 to 1855 he represented Christchurch Country in the Provincial Council, acting as speaker throughout. Simeon was a captain in the New Zealand militia. He died on 29 May 1867.

Canterbury P.C. Proc.; Godley, Letters; Canterbury Papers; Burke, Peerage, 1938; Wigram.

Reference: Volume 2, page 154

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