John Blaxland (politician)
John Blaxland (1799 – 26 January 1884) was an English-born Australian businessman and politician.
John Blaxland | |
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| Born | 1799 Kent, England |
| Died | 26 January 1884 (aged 84–85) Ryde, NSW Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Elaine Falkner |
| Children | 9 |
He was born in Kent, England, to Gregory Blaxland and came to New South Wales in 1805–6 with his family at the age of five. In New South Wales, his father became a merchant, businessman, and an explorer who would take a leading role in the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains.
On 23 December 1845, John Blaxland married Ellen Falkner,[1] with whom he had nine children. He was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council in 1863, and served there until his death at Ryde, New South Wales, in 1884.[2][3]
References
- "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 December 1845. p. 3 – via Trove.
- "Mr John Blaxland [2] (1799–1884)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- "Obituary". Australian Town and Country Journal. 2 February 1884. p. 16 – via Trove.
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