George Cooper (public servant)
George Cooper | |
|---|---|
| 1st Colonial Treasurer | |
| In office 5 January 1840 – 9 May 1842 | |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Shepherd |
| Executive Council of New Zealand | |
| In office 3 May 1841 – 9 May 1842 | |
| New Zealand Legislative Council | |
| In office 24 May 1841 – 9 May 1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1793 Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Died | 7 April 1867 (aged 73) Geelong, Victoria |
| Spouse | Emily Buck |
| Children | George Sisson Cooper, Shaftesbury Cooper |
George Cooper (23 June 1793 – 7 April 1867) was a customs official and government administrator in Ireland, England, Australia and New Zealand. He was the first Colonial Treasurer and head of Customs of New Zealand.