George Jackson (31 December 1856 – 12 February 1938) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
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 | Mary Hannah Welch (m.1878) |
| Occupation | Miner |
Biography edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Courier-mail. No. 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.