HILL, JAMES (1822-97) was hospital sergeant of the 57th Regiment, with which he served in Corfu, India and Crimea, and came to New Zealand in 1861. He was steward of the New Plymouth hospital (1867-82). In 1869 Hill was elected to the Provincial Council for Grey and Bell, but a few weeks later retired in the belief that his position disqualified him. He was defeated by Upjohn at the by-election. He died on 2 Jan 1897.

Taranaki Herald, 4 Jan 1897. Cycl. NZ, vi.

Reference: Volume 1, page 211

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