William Polson
Sir William Polson | |
|---|---|
Polson c. 1930 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Stratford | |
| In office 14 November 1928 – 27 November 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Walter |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council | |
| In office 15 March 1950 – 31 December 1950 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1875 Wanganui, New Zealand |
| Died | 8 October 1960 (aged 85) Mangamahu, New Zealand |
| Political party | Independent (1928–1936) National (1936–1960) |
| Spouse(s) | Florence Polson (1910–1941) Mary Grigg (1943–1960) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Sir William John Polson KCMG (6 June 1875 – 8 October 1960) was a New Zealand politician, first as an Independent and then in the National Party. He joined the National Party on its formation in 1936, and "later acted effectively as Holland's deputy".