WELCH, ROBERT PORTER, was born in England and studied medicine in London. (M.R.C.S.) He was surgeon in the Somerset county hospital before he came to New Zealand and settled in Wellington. In 1857 he stood for the superintendency against Featherston, but was defeated by 830 votes to 404. In 1858 he became clerk of the Provincial Council, resigning in 1859. He represented Wairarapa in the Council (1865-66), thereafter retiring from public life. Welch published several popular books on medicine.

Carter; Wakelin; Ward; Wellington Independent, 6, 9 Sep 1859.

Reference: Volume 2, page 241

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