LEE, WILLIAM (1840-1925), who was a native of Yorkshire, was ordained by the Methodist Church in 1864. Coming to New Zealand some years later, he was superintendent of 14 different circuits, including New Plymouth, Christchurch and Auckland (where he retired in 1907). Lee served as president of the Methodist Church conference for several terms and also held a number of connectional offices. He twice visited England as a representative of the New Zealand Church at British conferences. He died on 12 Nov 1925.

Cycl. NZ, iii; Evening Post, 14 Nov 1925.

Reference: Volume 1, page 263

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