Isaac Earl Featherston | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
| Born | 21 March 1813 |
| Died | 19 June 1876 (aged 63) |
| Spouse |
Bethia Campbell Scott
(m. 1839; died 1864) |
| Relations | see 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.
- ^ Burge, Jason (22 January 2015). "The Little Doctor Was Not (Initially) Impressed". Museums Wellington. Retrieved 20 June 2023.