Thomas Alexander Johnson
| The Hon Thomas Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 4 May 1904 – 28 October 1914 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Alexander Johnson 19 June 1835 Enniskillen, County Tyrone, Ireland |
| Died | 28 October 1914 (aged 79) Warwick, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Kate Agnes Wilson (d.1908) |
| Occupation | General store operator, Businessman |
| Religion | Methodist |
Thomas Alexander Johnson (19 June 1835 - 28 October 1914) was a Businessman and member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Johnson was born at Enniskillen, County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1835 to Edward Johnson.[1] He arrived in Warwick, Queensland with his wife around 1861 and opened a General store.[2] In 1879, he was elected as an alderman of the Warwick Council, serving for nineteen years which included being mayor from 1881-1884. He was also President of the Warwick Progress Association and Vice-president of the East Downs Agricultural and Pastoral Association.[1]
In May 1904, he was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council, and remained a member till his death ten years later.[1]
Johnson was married to Kate Agnes Wilson and together they had five children.[1] He died in Warwick in October, 1914.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "DEATH OF HON. T. A. JOHNSON.". Warwick Examiner and Times (Qld. : 1867 - 1919) (Qld.: National Library of Australia). 31 October 1914. p. 6. Retrieved 21 March 2015.