Henry Thorn
| 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 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Willis |
| Relations | George Thorn Sr. (father), John Thorn (brother), George Thorn Jr. (brother) |
| Occupation | Cattle station manager, |
| Religion | Church of England |
Henry Thorn (1840—1880) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life
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
On 1 July 1867 (the 1867 Queensland state election), Henry Thorn was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Northern Downs. He held that seat until 28 September 1868 (the 1868 Queensland state election).[2]
On 11 November 1873 (the 1873 Queensland state election), he was elected again in 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
Thorn died on 19 Apr 1880 at Ipswich[1] and was buried in the Anglican section of Ipswich General Cemetery.[3]
See also
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1867–1868
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1873–1878
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ↑ Ipswich General Anglican "B" Section — Australian Cemeteries. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Coxen |
Member for Northern Downs 1867–1867 |
Succeeded by Joshua Peter Bell |
| Preceded by Joshua Peter Bell |
Member for Northern Downs 1873–1876 |
Succeeded by William Miles |