OSBORNE-GIBBES, SIR EDWARD (1850-1931), the third baronet, son of Sir Samuel (q.v.), was born at Colchester, England, christened in Sydney and educated in Auckland, being a pupil of St John's College under the Rev S Blackburne. In 1871 he joined the government service as a clerk in the Public Works department; was transferred to immigration and in 1877 joined the staff of the new department of Education, in which he rose to chief clerk and eventually to secretary (1905-16). He married in 1879 Sara (d. 9 Jul 1931), daughter of Captain John Mitchell, of the New Zealand Militia. Sir Edward died on 29 Sep 1931, being succeeded by his son Philip Arthur (b. 1884).

Who's Who N.Z., 1908, 1924; Butchers (p).

OSBORNE-GIBBES, SIR SAMUEL (1803-74) the second baronet, succeeded his grandfather, the first baronet, in 1815. He served as a page to George IV, entered the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, and received his commission in the 96th Regiment. He was aide-de-camp to the governor of Nova Scotia, but shortly retired to manage his estate in the West Indies.

Sir Samuel came to New Zealand in the early fifties and settled at Whangarei, where his fine personal qualities gave him a leading place amongst the settlers. In 1855 he was called to the Legislative Council, in which he sat until 1863 when he resigned. He died on 13 Nov 1874. Sir Samuel married, first (1825) Margaret, daughter of Henry Moore, of Cremorgan, Queens county, Ireland; and second (1848) Anne, daughter of Richard Penny, of Dorsetshire.

N.Z.P.D., 1855-63; N.Z. Herald, 25 Nov 1874.

Reference: Volume 2, page 72

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