HAMLIN, EBENEZER (1844-1900) was born at Orua, Manukau, the youngest son of the Rev. James Hamlin (q.v.). Educated at the Church of England Grammar School in Auckland, he was withdrawn at the age of 16 to join the 1st battalion Auckland militia on the outbreak of the Taranaki war. He was in the 3rd battalion at the opening of the Waikato war, but transferred to a frontier force at Waiuku and (serving under Maj. Lloyd) was twice mentioned. He contested the Raglan seat in the Provincial Council in 1868 and represented Raglan (1870-73) and Waiuku (1873-74). In 1876 he was elected M.H.R. for Franklin, and he sat in Parliament for Franklin (1876-81); Franklin South (1881-90), and Franklin (1890-93). He was chairman of committees from 1882 to 1890. Hamlin died on 4 Jun 1900.

N.Z.P.D., pass; Gudgeon; N.Z. Herald, 5 Jun 1900. Portrait: Parliament House

Reference: Volume 1, page 192

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