Thomas King (New Zealand politician)

Thomas King
Thomas King
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Grey and Bell
In office
1853 New Zealand general election – 1855
In office
1860–1860
Personal details
Born21 November 1821
Died28 April 1893 (aged 71)
New Plymouth
New Zealand
Resting placeTe Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth
SpouseMary King (née Chilman)
ChildrenTruby King
Newton King
Alma materOxford University
ProfessionManager, soldier, politician
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Thomas King (21 November 1821 – 28 April 1893) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician. He served in the 1st and 2nd Parliaments, and was otherwise active in New Plymouth. He was one of the first settlers, coming out on the first ship to New Plymouth in 1841.