Married 2 November 1839 at Albany. Explored the Kimberley area and published two volumes describing his expeditions. Appointed Resident Magistrate at Albany in August 1839. Appointed Governor of South Australia in 1841 and New Zealand in 1845 and Cape Colony in 1854. He was the most influential figure during the European settlement of New Zealand during the second half of the 19th century. He was the Governor under the British Colonial Office from 1845 - 1853. Once New Zealand had gained a degree of self governance he was again appointed Governor from 1861-1868 and was Premier from 1877-1879. He was unpopular during these years but continued to be a force in Colonial affairs and was active in the Australian Federation Convention in 1891. A child born to George and Eliza died in infancy and the couple became estranged in 1861. George was knighted in 1848. In 1894 he was reunited formally but unhappily with his wife in London. He died 19 September 1898 in England and is buried in St Paul's Cathedral. Lady Grey is also believed to have died in 1898.