Isaac Featherston

Isaac Earl Featherston
Portrait photo of a man around 60 years of age
I.E. Featherston, 1873
7th Colonial Secretary
In office
12 July 1861 – 2 August 1861
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Wanganui and Rangitikei
In office
24 May 1854 – 9 August 1855
1st Superintendent of Wellington Province
In office
2 July 1853 – 23 April 1858
In office
28 June 1858 – 14 March 1870
Personal details
Born21 March 1813
Died19 June 1876(1876-06-19) (aged 63)
Spouse
Bethia Campbell Scott
(m. 1839; died 1864)
Relationssee Legacy

Isaac Earl Featherston NZC (21 March 1813 – 19 June 1876), popularly known as the Little Doctor,[1] was a New Zealand politician, known for his advocacy for the establishment of New Zealand self-government, and the importance of the provincial governments.

  1. ^ Burge, Jason (22 January 2015). "The Little Doctor Was Not (Initially) Impressed". Museums Wellington. Retrieved 20 June 2023.