Edward Wienholt
| Edward Wienholt | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Western Downs | |
| In office 14 September 1870 – 4 November 1873 | |
| Preceded by | James Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs | |
| In office 4 November 1873 – 1 February 1875 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | William Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Wienholt 28 March 1833 Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Died | 15 January 1904 (aged 70) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen Williams (m.1874 d.1898) |
| Relations | Arnold Wienholt (son) |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Religion | Church of England |
Edward Wienholt was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Politics
Edward Wienholt was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in Western Downs on 14 September 1870 (the 1870 Queensland colonial election). The Western Downs seat was abolished at the 1873 Queensland colonial election, and Weinholt contested and won Darling Downs on 4 November 1873. He held the seat until he resigned on 1 February 1875 as he intended to travel to Europe.[1][2][3]
Personal life
Wienholt married Ellen Williams (1856-1898) in 1874. They had 3 sons and 3 daughters. Their son Arnold who also went into politics.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2009-2012: The 53rd Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "Part 2.21 - Representatives of Queensland State Electorates 1860-2012" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2009-2012: The 53rd Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "Current News.". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) (Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia). 2 January 1875. p. 9. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ Wienholt, Edward (1833–1904) — Australian Dictionary of Biography Retrieved 29 January 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Taylor |
Member for Western Downs 1870–1873 |
Abolished |
| New seat | Member for Darling Downs 1873–1875 |
Succeeded by William Graham |