Gilbert Carson (politician)
Gilbert Carson (1842 – 4 March 1924) was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
Biography
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1896–1899 | 13th | Wanganui | Independent | |
Carson was born at sea in 1842 two weeks before the ship reached Auckland.[1] He was a Mayor of Wanganui for three consecutive terms.[2]
He unsuccessfully contested the Wanganui electorate in the 1890 election.[3] He was elected to the Wanganui electorate in the 1896 general election, and was defeated in 1899.[4][5]
In 1914, he was appointed to the Legislative Council and served one term until 1921.[6]
Carson owned and edited the Wanganui Chronicle.[7] He had bought the newspaper in 1874.[1]
Carson died on 4 March 1924.[1]
Notes
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Wanganui 1896–1899 |
Succeeded by Archibald Willis |
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