GREENWOOD, ROBERT (1797-1889) was born in England and educated at Cambridge University, where he graduated. He engaged in mercantile life in London, where his father was connected with banking. In 1850 Greenwood came to New Zealand in the Poictiers, and shortly afterwards settled in Taranaki, taking up land at Tataraimaka. He represented Omata in the Provincial Council (1857-61). He had to withdraw to New Plymouth on the outbreak of the Maori war, and afterwards lived for most of his time with Captain Good at Urenui. He died on 14 Sep 1889. Greenwood was a successful athlete in his younger days, and even in advanced age frequently walked long distances.

Taranaki Herald, 26 Sep 1889. Portrait: Taranaki Hist. Coll.

Reference: Volume 1, page 178

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