William Bowler

William Bowler (early 1803 – 6 May 1863) was a New Zealand businessman and politician. In 1857 became a Wellington Provincial Councillor, holding that position until 1861.[1]

Early life

Bowler was born in England, and moved to New Zealand in 1851, having been involved in the New Zealand Company for a decade.[1]

Death

Bowler died on 6 May 1863 at his home on Hawkestone Street, Wellington after a long disease. He was 60 years old.[1][2][3]

References
  1. Scholefield, Guy (1940). Dictionary of New Zealand Biography A–L (PDF). Wellington: Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. pp. 83–84. Retrieved 21 March 2019.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. "Died". Wellington Independent. XVIII (1865). 7 May 1863. Retrieved 27 March 2019 – via Papers Past.
  3. "Death of William Bowler, Esq". Lyttelton Times. XIX (1095). 9 May 1863. Retrieved 7 March 2020 – via Papers Past.


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