William Bowler (early 1803 – 6 May 1863) was a New Zealand businessman and politician. In 1857 he became a Wellington Provincial Councillor, holding that position until 1861.[1]
Early life edit
Bowler was born in England, and moved to New Zealand in 1851, having been involved in the New Zealand Company for a decade.[1]
Death edit
Bowler died on 6 May 1863 at his home on Hawkestone Street, Wellington after a long disease. He was 60 years old.[1][2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c Scholefield, Guy (1940). Dictionary of New Zealand Biography A–L (PDF). Wellington: Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. pp. 83–84. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Died". Wellington Independent. Vol. XVIII, no. 1865. 7 May 1863. Retrieved 27 March 2019 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Death of William Bowler, Esq". Lyttelton Times. Vol. XIX, no. 1095. 9 May 1863. Retrieved 7 March 2020 – via Papers Past.
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