George Friend (parliamentary official)

George Friend (1835 – 19 July 1898) was the third Clerk of the New Zealand House of Representatives ("Clerk of the House"), serving in this office for 9 years from 1889. He held positions in the New Zealand public service and Parliament for 45 years until his death at 63 years of age.

George Friend
3rd Clerk of the New Zealand House of Representatives
In office
1 October 1889  19 July 1898
Preceded byFrancis Eastwood Campbell
Succeeded byHenry Otterson
Clerk-Assistant
In office
1 October 1864  30 September 1889
Preceded byHenry William Tyler
Succeeded byHenry Otterson
Accountant: Native Land Purchase Department
In office
1858–1863
Personal details
Born1835
Died19 July 1898(1898-07-19) (aged 63)
Thorndon, Wellington
Resting placeSt Mary's Churchyard Karori
SpouseMatilda Hynes
ChildrenCatherine "Maud" Baldwin (nee Friend)
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