Richard Barton

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.

Read more about Richard Barton:  Arrival in New Zealand, Death

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