George Jackson (Australian politician)
| The Honourable George Jackson | |
|---|---|
 George Jackson - 1909 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Kennedy | |
|
In office 13 May 1893 – 2 October 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Isidor Lissner |
| Succeeded by | James O'Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
George Jackson 31 December 1856 Manchester, England |
| Died |
12 February 1938 (aged 81) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | South Brisbane Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Political party | Ministerialist |
| Other political affiliations | Labour Party, Opposition |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Hannah Welch (m.1878) |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Religion | Church of England |
George Jackson (31 December 1856 – 12 February 1938) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Biography
Jackson was born in Manchester, England, the son of James Jackson and his wife Hannah (née Hilton). He married Mary Hannah Welch at Charters Towers in 1878.[1]
He died in New Farm in February 1938[2] and was buried in the South Brisbane Cemetery.[3]
Public career
Jackson held the seat of Kennedy in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1893 until his defeat in 1909. He was the Chairman of Committees 1903-1907 and the Secretary for Mines and Public Works in 1909.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ↑ "Family Notices". The Courier-mail (1390). Queensland, Australia. 14 February 1938. p. 1. Retrieved 7 April 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ Deceased Search — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Isidor Lissner |
Member for Kennedy 1893–1909 |
Succeeded by James O'Sullivan |
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