William Barker (Queensland politician)
| The Hon William Barker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
|
In office 26 April 1861 – 22 July 1863 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
William Barker 1819 Dumfries, Scotland |
| Died |
1886 (aged 66–67) |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Harper (m.1847 d.1900) |
| Occupation | Station owner |
| Religion | Church of England |
William Barker (1819 – 22 December 1886) was a Station owner and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
He was born in Dumfries, Scotland in 1819 to John Barker and his wife Anna Maria (née Smith). He arrived in Queensland and became a Station owner, acquiring several properties around the south-east of the state. Barker was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 26 April 1861 and resigned his seat on the 22 July 1863.[1]
In 1847 he had married Elizabeth Harper (d.1900) and together had 10 children.[1] Barker died in 1886[1] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ↑ Barker William — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 9/6/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.