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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. Thomas Stirrup Webb

Mr. Thomas Stirrup Webb, Old Colonist, is one of the oldest settlers in the Aratapu district, and after surmounting all the difficulties of the pioneer days, he is now, at the ripe age of eighty-four, surrounded by descendants to the third generation, and in the enjoyment of peace and plenty. Mr. Webb was born in Leicestershire, England. He was the son of the Rev. Samuel Webb, a Wesleyan minister, and was educated at Kingswood school, Bristol. Mr. Webb afterwards settled at Boston in Staffordshire, where he carried on the business of a chemist, and was one of the township commissioners. He came to Auckland in 1863, and has occupied many honourable positions in the colony. He has been in his time a Justice of the Peace, a coroner, a returning officer, county councillor, and licensing commissioner, but on account of his advancing years, he has not for some time held any public position.