Edward Richardson
Edward Richardson CMG (7 November 1831 – 26 February 1915) was a New Zealand civil and mechanical engineer, and Member of Parliament. Born in England, he emigrated to Australia and continued there as a railway engineer. Having become a partner in a contracting firm, a large project caused him to move to Christchurch in New Zealand, in which country he lived for the rest of his life.
The Honourable Edward Richardson CMG | |
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Edward Richardson, ca 1894 | |
| 4th Minister of Public Works | |
| In office 29 October 1872 – 4 January 1877 | |
| Preceded by | new ministry |
| Succeeded by | John Davies Ormond |
| In office 16 September 1884 – 8 October 1887 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Christchurch West | |
| In office 1871–1875 | |
| Majority | 20 |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Christchurch | |
| In office 1876 – September 1879 | |
| Succeeded by | George Grey |
| In office November 1879 – 1881 | |
| Preceded by | George Grey |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Kaiapoi | |
| In office 1884–1890 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council | |
| In office 1892–1899 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 November 1831 London, England |
| Died | 26 February 1915 (aged 83) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret (née Higgins; m. 1856–61) Frances Mary Elizabeth (née Corke; m 1864–?) |
| Children | Edward, George, Charles E., (Mr.) E. F., Sydney, (Mrs.) Eardly Reynolds, Mollie Tripe |
| Occupation | civil & mechanical engineer, businessman, politician, runholder |
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