Oliver Samuel KC (1849 – 11 January 1925) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Taranaki in New Zealand.
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884–1887 | 9th | New Plymouth | Independent | ||
| 1887–1890 | 10th | New Plymouth | Independent | ||
Born in Saint Helier, Jersey in 1849, Samuel emigrated to New Zealand with his family in 1855.[1] He was educated at Nelson College from 1863 to 1865.[2] In 1883, he married Rosamond Carrington, a daughter of the surveyor Octavius Carrington who, alongside his brother Frederic Carrington, was regarded as a father of New Plymouth.[3][4]
He represented the New Plymouth electorate from 1884 to 1890, when he retired.[5]
On 22 January 1907, he was appointed to the Legislative Council. He was reappointed on 14 July 1914 and 14 July 1921. He remained a member until his death on 11 January 1925.[6] From 19 November 1918 until his death, he was Chairman of Committees.[7] On 24 December 1919, he was appointed King's Counsel.[8]
Samuel died on 11 January 1925 at New Plymouth,[3] and was buried at Te Henui Cemetery.[9]
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- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.