FRANKLYN, WILLIAM NORRIS (1837-1919) held a commission in the 81st foot, which he resigned before coming to New Zealand. He served in the Armed Constabulary and afterwards became a school teacher. He was one of the earliest settlers in the Grey Valley, and represented that district in the Nelson Provincial Council (1869-70). He afterwards settled at Wakefield and was a member of many local bodies, including the education board, the Nelson harbour board, the Waimea county council (1900), the charitable aid board, the licensing committee and the Nelson College board of governors (1902). As a volunteer he commanded the Waimea Rifles and took part in the Parihaka expedition. Franklyn was a keen follower of the turf and some years president of the Nelson Jockey Club. He died on 15 Jun 1919.

Cycl. N.Z., v; Nelson Evening Mail, 16 Jun 1919.

Reference: Volume 1, page 157

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