WEBSTER, FREDERICK LEWIS (1839-1903) arrived in New Zealand by the Amelia Thompson (1841) with his father, afterwards collector of customs at New Plymouth. He was educated in New Plymouth, and after gaining experience in a merchant's office commenced business with his brother as commission and shipping agents. He served in the Taranaki war with the volunteers and distinguished himself at Waireka (1860), rising to captain in 1861 and receiving the medal. He married (1863) Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Dr Dugald McKellar. Some time later he established the Egmont flour mill, of which he was part owner until his death. Webster represented New Plymouth in the Provincial Council (1869-73). He was a prominent mason and churchman and a member of the Egmont reserve board. He died on 15 Apr 1903.

Cycl. NZ., vi; Taranaki Herald, 16 Apr 1903.

Reference: Volume 2, page 241

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