George Friend (parliamentary official)
George Friend | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Clerk of the New Zealand House of Representatives | |
| In office 1 October 1889 – 19 July 1898 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Eastwood Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Henry Otterson |
| Clerk-Assistant | |
| In office 1 October 1864 – 30 September 1889 | |
| Preceded by | Henry William Tyler |
| Succeeded by | Henry Otterson |
| Accountant: Native Land Purchase Department | |
| In office 1858–1863 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1835 |
| Died | 19 July 1898 (aged 63) Thorndon, Wellington |
| Resting place | St Mary's Churchyard Karori |
| Spouse | Matilda Hynes |
| Children | Catherine "Maud" Baldwin (nee Friend) |
George Friend (1835 – 19 July 1898) was the third Clerk of the New Zealand House of Representatives ("Clerk of the House"), serving in this office for 9 years from 1889. He held positions in the New Zealand public service and Parliament for 45 years until his death at 63 years of age.