KELHAM, JAMES, was employed in the office of the New Zealand Company before coming to the colony in the London (1842). He was in business as an accountant in Wellington, and was the first chairman of the chamber of commerce (1856-58). Kelham represented Wellington City in the Provincial Council (1856) and in Parliament (1853-55). He was a strong supporter of Featherston in provincial politics and chairman of his election committee in 1857. After retiring Kelham lived at Waiwetu Road, Hutt, till his death in 1882.

N.Z.C.; Ward.

Reference: Volume 1, page 243

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