Thomas Forsaith
Thomas Spencer Forsaith, JP (18 July 1814 – 29 November 1898), was a New Zealand politician and an Auckland draper. According to some historians, he was the country's second premier, although a more conventional view states that neither he nor his predecessor (James FitzGerald) should properly be given that title. Early life Forsaith was born in London, England on 18 July 1814 to Samuel Forsaith (1776–1832) and Elizabeth Forsaith née Emberson (1782–1844). His father was a linen draper and haberdasher. His parents belonged to the Congregational church. His father's first marriage was to Elizabeth Smyth (1771 – 23 September 1809). They had five children: Sarah Smyth Forsaith (4 August 1801 – 26 April 1854) Samuel Smyth Forsaith (21 January 1803 – 1 April 1894) John Smyth Forsaith (8 October 1804 – 31 July 1883) Elizabeth Smyth Forsaith (21 May 1806 – 12 August 1809) Mary Smyth Forsaith (19 February 1808 – 3 June 1845) Of those, Samuel emigrated to New Zealand, arriving in Auckland prior to May 1851. He died in Thames in 1894. After his first wife's death in September 1809, Samuel Forsaith married Elizabeth née Emberson on 4 October 1810. They had nine children: Elizabeth Forsaith (10 July