WILLIAMS, HENRY (1823-1907) was born at Paihia, Bay of Islands, the third son of Archdeacon Henry Williams (q.v.). He was educated at the mission school under Bishop W. Williams (q.v.) and in 1842 joined his brothers farming at Pakaraka. There they remained undisturbed through Heke's war. Williams was a justice of the peace from 1858. He was chairman of the Bay of Islands county council continuously from 1877 to 1899, when he voluntarily retired. He was called to the Legislative Council by Whitaker in 1882, and remained a member until resigning in 1905. He died on 6 Dec 1907. Williams married in 1849 Jane Elizabeth, daughter of Bishop W. Williams.

Cycl. NZ., ii (p); NZ Herald, 7 Dec 1907.

Reference: Volume 2, page 259

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