Clarke, Henry Tacy, 1825-1902 (Person)

SummaryBorn in Kerikeri. Educated in Parramatta, Sydney. Began his career as an interpreter and later held important roles in the Native Department, including Under-Secretary and Judge of the Native Land Court. He was highly respected for his work in Māori land disputes and government relations with Māori communities.

Career Overview:

1843: Temporary interpreter to Richmond (Land Commissioner); permanent Interpreter in 1844.
1845: Wounded at the siege of Ohaeawai Pā; promoted to Protector of Aborigines.
1852: Married Sarah Yates Kemp at Waimate; became a farmer until 1858.
1860: Appointed Resident Magistrate at Tauranga.
1864: Commissioner of the Native Land Court.
1873: Civil Commissioner, Tauranga; moved to Wellington in 1874.
1874: Promoted to Under-Secretary of the Native Department and later Judge of the Native Land Court.
1879: Retired to the Bay of Islands.

Photographs

WHARF STREET c 1912

Stories - Places

Clarke's House, 1864-1978

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First Name(s)Henry TacySurnameClarkeDate of Birth4 November 1825Date of Death1 January 1902OccupationResident MagistrateCivil CommissionerUnder Secretary of the Native DepartmentJudge of the Native Land Court

Partner

PartnerKemp, Sarah Yates, 1831-1875Date Married28 April 1852

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Clarke, Henry Tacy, 1825-1902 (Person)