Robert James Creighton
Robert James Creighton (1835 – 22 May 1893) was a 19th-century
Early life and newspaper career
Creighton was born in
He was briefly a resident of Hawaii, where he was editor of the
Political career
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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| 1865–1866 | 3rd | Parnell | Independent
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| 1869–1870 | 4th | Newton | Independent
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| 1871–1875 | 5th | Eden | Independent
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Creighton represented the Parnell electorate from 1865 to 1866, when he retired. He then represented the Newton electorate from 1869 to 1870, when he retired. He then represented the Eden electorate from 1871 to 1875, when he retired.[4]
Later life
Creighton moved to San Francisco, where he was agent for the Government of New Zealand. During a short residence at Honolulu, he became a member of the Government of Hawaii. He died suddenly at San Francisco, leaving a widow, a son, and a daughter.[5]
His son Charles F. Creighton was the Attornery General for the Kingdom of Hawaii.
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Cyclopedia Company Limited (1902). The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Auckland Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
- ^ "The late Mr R. J. Creighton". Auckland Star. 15 June 1893. p. 9. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "Death of Mr R. J. Creighton". Auckland Star. 26 May 1893. p. 4. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- OCLC 500374815.
- OCLC 154283103.
- ^ Cyclopedia Company Limited (1902). The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Auckland Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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