WHITE, FRANCIS (1800-77), a brother of the Rev. William White (q.v.), arrived in New Zealand in 1835 and settled at Hokianga, where he engaged in the spar trade. From 1860-61 he represented the Bay of Islands in the Auckland Provincial Council. He then moved to Auckland, where for 13 years he followed his calling as a blacksmith. He died on 26 Jan 1877.

Cycl. NZ, ii; Webster; Ramsden; N.Z. Herald, 12 Feb 1877.

Reference: Volume 2, page 250

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