A stalwart of Wellington political life, Featherston served as provincial Superintendent and later served as a member of the House of Representatives, colonial secretary and minister without portfolio.
Isaac Featherston
Personal details
Full Name:
Isaac Earl Featherston
Lifetime:
21 Mar 1813 – 19 Jun 1876
Biography
Events In History
5 April 1871
New Zealand’s first overseas diplomatic post was created when Isaac Featherston was appointed as agent-general in London.
25 March 1847
Isaac Featherston, editor of the Wellington Independent, had in effect accused William Wakefield, the New Zealand Company's principal agent, of being a thief. Neither man was hurt in the duel.
