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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Mr. Theophilus Daniel

Mr. Theophilus Daniel , was at one time member of the House of Representatives for Wallace. He was born at Hastings, England, in 1815, went to sea as a lad, and arrived in New Zealand in the early days, as a young man. Mr Daniel settled in the Jacob's river district, and entered business as a draper. As such he dealt extensively with the Maoris, and for a number of years generally carried on a successful trade in Riverton. Mr Daniel became a member of the Southland Provincial Council, and sat for Wallace in the House of Representatives in 1882–4. He also served as Mayor of Riverton, and took a prominent part in promoting railway extension in the Western district. He acquired considerable property in the Riverton district, and was latterly engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits. Mr Daniel married Miss Stevens, of Brighton, England. His wife died in 1892, leaving five sons and four daughters, and Mr Daniel himself passed away in 1893.