Cornelius James Ryan (1882 – 27 November 1939) was a publican and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Cornelius Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Eacham | |
| In office 16 Jan 1926 – 11 May 1929 | |
| Preceded by | William Gillies |
| Succeeded by | George Duffy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cornelius James Ryan 1882 Lowther, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 27 November 1939 (aged 56 or 57) Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Belgian Gardens Cemetery |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Eileen Florence Casey (m.1911 d.1952) |
| Occupation | Publican |
On 27 February 1911 he married Eileen Florence Casey[1] (died 1952)[2] at Chillagoe and together had two sons and one daughter.[1] He died at Townsville in 1939[1] and was buried in the Belgian Gardens Cemetery.[3]
Political career edit
Ryan represented the seat of Eacham for the Labor from 1926 until 1929.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Family history research — Queensland Government births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ Belgian Gardens Cemetery Burial — City of Townsville Retrieved 25 March 2016.