John Alexander Bell
John Bell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 26 September 1866 – 21 November 1872 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Alexander Bell 1829 County Kildare, Ireland |
| Died | 1901 (aged 71–72) Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Ipswich General Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Spouse | Frances Georgina Armstrong (m.1864) |
| Relations | Joshua Peter Bell (brother), Joshua Thomas Bell (nephew) |
| Occupation | Station owner |
John Alexander Bell (1829 – 30 August 1901) was a Station owner and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Bell was born in County Kildare, Ireland in 1829 to Thomas Bell and his wife Sarah (née Alexander). He arrived in Queensland with his family when he was still a baby and attended The King's School, Parramatta. In 1844, along with his father and brother Joshua Bell became owners of Jimbour Station and Cumkillenbar stations on the Darling Downs.[1]
Bell was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 26 September 1866 and resigned his seat on the 21 November 1872.[1] In 1847 he had married Frances Georgina Armstrong and together had three children.[1] Bell died in 1901[1] and was buried in Ipswich General Cemetery.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ General Section — Australian Cemeteries. Retrieved 1 March 2015.