14 Facts About Henry Wynn-Williams

William Henry Wynn-Williams was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Canterbury, New Zealand.

Henry Wynn-Williams's father was the rector Peter Williams, and his mother was Lydia Sophia Price.

Henry Wynn-Williams worked on farms in the South Island and settled in Christchurch in 1860.

Henry Wynn-Williams began practising law in New Zealand in July 1860 when he joined the practice of Harry Bell Johnstone, who had started his legal firm in January 1859.

Johnstone ceased to practice in 1864, but Henry Wynn-Williams remained with the firm until 1912.

Henry Wynn-Williams was involved in conveyancing, criminal trials and significant civil litigation.

Henry Wynn-Williams is described as fearless and often represented the underdog.

Henry Wynn-Williams was active with the group and took the case to court.

Henry Wynn-Williams eventually lost the lengthy case and left the Ratepayers' Mutual Protection Association, which then folded.

Henry Wynn-Williams was a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council from 1865 until the abolition of provincial government with one interruption.

Henry Wynn-Williams represented Heathcote, City of Christchurch and Papanui.

Henry Wynn-Williams was thus elected with a majority of 76 votes.

Henry Wynn-Williams was on the council of the Canterbury Society of Arts, a group organising exhibitions of paintings.

Henry Wynn-Williams died on 27 October 1913 and is buried at Barbadoes Street Cemetery.