Frederick Haselden

New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1901 14th Patea Independent
1901–1902 14th Patea Independent

Frederick Henry Haselden (1849–1934) was a conservative Member of Parliament from the Taranaki Region in New Zealand for the Patea electorate.

Birth and Family

Frederick was born on 24 December 1846 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England. He was the son of Charles Haselden and Maria Simpson Moore[1]. The family emigrated to New Zealand aboard the S.S. "Mermaid" in 1860.

Life in New Zealand

Before October 1896, Frederick had become a sheep farmer in Hunterville, Taranaki Region. He was also appointed a Justice of the Peace[2].

Parliamentary Career

Following the resignation of George Hutchison, he was elected in an 18 July 1901 by-election. The seat was declared vacant from 9 October 1901. He was re-elected in another by-election on 6 November 1901, but was defeated in the 1902 general election.[3]

In the 1908 general election, he stood unsuccessfully for Ohinemuri.

References

  1. ↑ 1851 England Census
  2. ↑ Obituary for Charles Haselden, Thames Advertiser, 14 Oct 1896
  3. ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 203. OCLC 154283103.


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