Colonial Treasurer 21.12.1878 - 4.1.1883
(Parkes Ministry No.19 21.12.1878 - 4.1.1883)
Born Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland,17 December 1837. Second son of James, farmer and Sarah Maclean.
Arrived Melbourne 1 June 1856 on Champion of the Seas with his brother as unsuccessful gold seekers. Became successful as trader, flour-miller in Young, New South Wales, chairman City Bank of Sydney, director of the Australian Joint Stock Bank in 1897 and formed other significant commercial ties in Sydney. Friend and creditor of Henry Parkes.
Elected member for Lachlan, December 1869-1880 and Young 1880-1882; for Gundagai 1884-1885. Appointed to the Legislative Council 15 February 887-1907.
Died at Glanworth, Darling Point 30 October 1907 and buried Anglican section of Rookwood cemetery. His wife, Margaret Salmon predeceased him and he was survived by two sons and four daughters. His estate was valued at probate for £65,000.
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Last updated: 04/02/2021
