William Thomson was a 19th-century politician from Christchurch, New Zealand, originally from Scotland. He held office at all levels of government, from Parliament and Provincial Council to chairman of a road board. In his professional life, Thomson was an auctioneer, accountant and commission agent. He had rural holdings in Governors Bay and at the Esk River.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of the New Zealand Parliament
- Citizenship
- New Zealand
- Born
- 1818
- Died
- April 2, 1866
