Richard Barton
Richard Barton | |
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Richard Barton as a young boy | |
| Born | 30 August 1790 Newport, Isle of Wight, England |
| Died | 20 August 1866 (aged 75) Trentham, New Zealand |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Early New Zealand settler, Establishment of Trentham |
Richard Barton (30 August 1790 – 20 August 1866) was the first European resident of Trentham, Upper Hutt, in New Zealand. He was born in Newport, Isle of Wight, England.
He was a Justice of the Peace and Member of Provincial Council in Wellington during the colonial years of New Zealand, serving alongside other pioneers including William B. Rhodes and during the first term of Henry Bunny in 1864.