James Coates (parliamentary official)
James Coates (1815 – 1 July 1854) was a prominent pioneer settler of Auckland, New Zealand. He was also a senior official within the administration of the newly-established colony of New Zealand, following the proclamation of sovereignty by William Hobson (on behalf of the British Crown) and the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
James Coates | |
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| 1st Clerk of the New Zealand House of Representatives | |
| In office 24 May 1854 – 30 June 1854 | |
| Preceded by | new office |
| Succeeded by | Francis Eastwood Campbell |
| Clerk of the Auckland Provincial Council | |
| In office 18 October 1853 – 23 May 1854 | |
| Preceded by | new office |
| Succeeded by | Alex S. Martin |
| Clerk of Councils | |
| In office 3 May 1841 – 1853 | |
| Preceded by | new office |
| Succeeded by | James Hay Wodehouse (Ex. Council) James Piercy (Leg. Council) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1815 |
| Died | 1 July 1854 (aged 39) Eden Crescent, Auckland CBD |
| Spouse | Sarah Anne Bendall |
| Children | William, Lavinia, Georgiana, Augustus, James |
| Signature | |
Coates served in various roles, including as sheriff of the colony, magistrate, chief clerk in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, first clerk of the clerk of the executive and legislative councils, first clerk of the Auckland Provincial Council and, for five weeks prior to his death, as the first Clerk of the New Zealand House of Representatives.
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