Henry Powning Stark Explained

Henry Powning Stark (1827–1870) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

He represented the Napier electorate in 1861; from 19 February to 27 April, when he resigned.^[1]

He died in Thames or in the Imperial Hotel, Pollen Street on 5 or 7 July 1870 aged 43y. He had pneumonia and had been having "business difficulties"; he left his wife and family "entirely unprovided for".^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Wilson, James Oakley . New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 . 4 . First ed. published 1913 . 1985 . V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer . Wellington . 154283103 .
2. News: Death of H P Stark . Hawkes Bay Times . 11 July 1870.
3. News: Death of H P Stark . Daily Southern Cross . 5 July 1870.
4. News: Death of H P Stark . . 9 July 1870.
5. News: Death of H P Stark . . 7 July 1870.