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James Kidgell

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James Kidgell was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Early life

Born 8 April 1837 in Polesworth, Warwickshire, England. His parents were Henry Kidgell and Christina (nee Gawthorne).[2] He was educated at The Congregational College, Lewisham, Kent.

Arrived in Australia 1852.

Employment history

He worked as a draper in Castlemaine,Victoria from 1853 to 1877.

He was the Member of Parliament for Gympie from March 1877-November 1878.

He was employed as the Town Clerk of Gympie in 1880,[3]

Marital status

He married Anne Marie Quentin in 1871 and the couple had 5 sons and 3 daughters.

References

  1. ^ "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 13 December 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ Waterson ., D.B. (2001). Register of Queensland Parliament 1860-1929. Casket Publications.
  3. ^ "James Widgell". Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 February 2016.