William Barker (Queensland politician)
William Barker (1819 – 22 December 1886) was a Station owner and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
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) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Harper (m.1847 d.1900) |
| Occupation | Station owner |
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]
On 8 July 1847 in Logan he married Elizabeth Harper (d.1900) and together had 10 children.[1] Barker died in 1886[1] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[2]
References
- "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- Barker William — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
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