GODFREY, HENRY (1825-68) was a son of Dr Godfrey, of Oxford, an original selector of land in New Zealand and arrived in the Bernicia on 5 Nov 1848. He spent a number of years farming and milling in the Nelson district, being the first to make use of steam machinery there. He then settled in the Wairau and took a prominent part in the public life of the new province of Marlborough. In 1862 he entered the Provincial Council for Tuamarina, which he represented until the next general election, when he was returned for Upper Wairau. He remained a member until his death. Godfrey was twice a member of the executive (1863-64 and 1865-67) and on one occasion was deputy-superintendent of the province (1866). As a farmer he was efficient and progressive; in politics practical and well balanced. He died on 22 Aug 1868.

Marlborough Express, 23 Aug 1868.

Reference: Volume 1, page 168

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