George Edward Read (1814/1815 – 23 February 1878) was a British mariner, trader, landowner and politician in Poverty Bay, New Zealand.
Known as Captain Read, he settled in Gisborne after a career in whaling, setting up a store in what was then a small town.
[1] By 1852, he owned a schooner, and was a prominent trader and landowner.
[2] Following the general election held on 6 January 1876, he represented the East Coast electorate until 22 August, when he was unseated on a petition.
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