John McConnel

John McConnel (3 October 1806 – 27 January 1899) was pastoralist and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]

John McConnel
McConnel family at Cressbrook Station, ca. 1887
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
24 April 1861  16 July 1868
Personal details
Born
John McConnel

(1806-10-03)3 October 1806
Ardwick, Manchester, England
Died27 January 1899(1899-01-27) (aged 92)
Lutwyche, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeBald Hills Cemetery
NationalityEnglish Australian
Spouse(s)Amelia Elizabeth Burring
OccupationStation owner

Pastoralist

On 1 January 1851 McConnell joined in partnership with his brother David and they purchased Durundur Station, previously belonging to the Archer brothers, who moved to the Burnett region. In 1851 the McConnels owned 400 cattle and 10,000 sheep on their Brisbane River Valley properties.[2]

Politics

McConnel was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 24 April 1861 and served until his resignation on 16 July 1868.[1]

Later life

He died in 1899 and was buried in Bald Hills Cemetery.[3]

References

  1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  2. "Cressbrook Homestead (entry 600503)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  3. "Classified Advertising". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 28 January 1899. p. 1. Retrieved 4 March 2015.


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