Henry Thorn (6 November 1840 – 19 April 1880) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Henry Thorn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Northern Downs | |
| In office 1 July 1867 – 28 September 1868 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Coxen |
| Succeeded by | Joshua Peter Bell |
| In office 11 November 1873 – 30 October 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Joshua Peter Bell |
| Succeeded by | William Miles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Thorn 6 November 1840 Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 19 April 1880 (aged 39) Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Ipswich General Cemetery |
| Spouse | Rebecca Willis |
| Relations | George Thorn Sr. (father), John Thorn (brother), George Thorn Jr. (brother) |
| Occupation | Cattle station manager |
Early life edit
Henry Thorn was born on 6 November 1840 in Ipswich, Queensland, the son of George Thorn (senior), a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, and his wife Jane (née Handcock).[1]
Politics edit
At the 1867 colonial election, Thorn was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Northern Downs. He held that seat until following election 16 months later where he was defeated by Joshua Peter Bell.[2]
At the 1873 election, he won back the seat of Northern Downs, which he held until he resigned on 30 October 1876. William Miles won the resulting by-election on 14 November 1876.[2]
Later life edit
Thorn died on 19 April 1880 at Ipswich[1] and was buried in the Anglican section of Ipswich General Cemetery.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Part 2.15 – Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860–2017 and the Legislative Council 1860–1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2015–2017: The 55th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Ipswich General Anglican "B" Section — Australian Cemeteries. Retrieved 24 January 2015.