William Lithgow (1 January 1784 – 11 June 1864)[1][2] was educated at the University of Edinburgh, graduating as a Licentiate of the Church of Scotland. He was the Auditor-General of the colony of New South Wales in Australia.[1]

William Lithgow
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
In office
30 January 1829 (1829-01-30) – 30 April 1852 (1852-04-30)
Auditor-General of Colonial Accounts in New South Wales
In office
8 November 1824 (1824-11-08) – 30 April 1852 (1852-04-30)
Preceded bynew title
Succeeded byFrancis Merewether
Personal details
Born(1784-01-01)1 January 1784
Scotland
Died11 June 1864(1864-06-11) (aged 80)
St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
Alma materUniversity of Edinburgh
OccupationPolitician
Salary650 per annum

Lithgow was born in Scotland. He was an appointed member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 30 January 1829 to 30 April 1852. He was Auditor-General from 8 November 1824 to 30 April 1852.[2]

Lithgow died in St Leonards, New South Wales on 11 June 1864.[2]

Legacy

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The city of Lithgow in New South Wales was named in honour of William Lithgow by his friend, Surveyor-General John Oxley.

References

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  1. ^ a b Horton, Allan. "Lithgow, William (1784–1864)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Mr William Lithgow (1784-1864)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
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Political offices
New title Auditor-General of Colonial Accounts in New South Wales
1824–1852
Succeeded by
Francis Merewether