Searby Buxton

Searby Buxton (20 February 1832 – 18 February 1919)[1] was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand[2] and father of New Zealand politician Thomas Buxton.

New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1887–1890 10th Rangitata Independent

He represented the Rangitata electorate from 1887 to 1890, when he was defeated in the Geraldine electorate by Arthur Rhodes.[1] He represented the Liberal Opposition, and lost with 671 votes to Rhodes' 994,[3] despite an Election Ballad eulogising him.[4]

References
  1. "Obituary". Ashburton Guardian. XXXIX (9529). 19 February 1919. p. 5. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
  2. Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 187. OCLC 154283103.
  3. Wanganui Herald of 6 December 1890, page 2
  4. Christchurch Star of 2 December 1890 page 3


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