George Cooper (public servant)
| Honourable George Cooper | |
|---|---|
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| 1st Colonial Treasurer | |
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In office 3 May 1841 – 9 May 1842 | |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Shepherd |
| Executive Council of New Zealand | |
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In office 3 May 1841 – 9 May 1842 | |
| New Zealand Legislative Council | |
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In office 24 May 1841 – 9 May 1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
23 June 1793 Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Died |
20 July 1867 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Spouse(s) | Emily Buck |
| Children | George Sisson Cooper |
George Cooper (23 June 1793 – 20 July 1859) was the first Colonial Treasurer and head of Customs of New Zealand.[1][2][3]
Biography
Cooper was born in Ireland in 1793. He later emigrated to New South Wales to serve as the Comptroller of Customs for the colony. He moved to New Zealand in 1840, arriving aboard the HMS Herald with William Hobson, where he was appointed Colonial Treasurer.[1][2] He was a witness and signatory to the Treaty of Waitangi.[4] In 1842, he resigned from his position as Colonial Treasurer.[1]
Notes
- 1 2 3 Cyclopedia Company Limited (1897). "Mr. George Cooper". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Wellington Provincial District. Wellington. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- 1 2 "Our History". New Zealand Customs Service. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ↑ "What would George Cooper say? Celebrating our 175-year anniversary". New Zealand Customs Service. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ↑ "G.S. Cooper and Cooper Street". Karori Historical Society. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by None |
Colonial Treasurer 1841–1842 |
Succeeded by Alexander Shepherd |
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