Alexander Ryrie (27 December 1827 – 29 May 1909) was an Australian politician, who was born in Sydney to Stewart Ryrie, a pastoralist and deputy commissary-general, and his second wife, Isabella Cassels. He farmed with his brothers in the Monaro district, notably near Bombala and Michelago.[1] On 5 July 1860, he married Charlotte Faunce, with whom he had nine children,[1] including Major General Sir Granville de Laune Ryrie[2] and William M. Ryrie.
In 1880, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Braidwood, serving until his defeat in 1891.[3] In 1892, he was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, where he served until his death at Paddington on 29 May 1909.[1]
See also edit
- Stewart Ryrie, his father
- David Ryrie, his brother
- William Ryrie, his half brother
- Stewart Ryrie, Junior, his half brother
- Granville Ryrie, his son
References edit
- ^ a b c "Mr Alexander Ryrie (1827-1909)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ Hill, A. J. (1976). "Ryrie, Sir Granville de Laune (1865–1937)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Green, Antony. "Elections for Braidwood". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 July 2020.