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William Barker (Queensland politician)

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William Barker
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
26 April 1861 – 22 July 1863
Personal details
Born
William Barker

1819
Dumfries, Scotland
Died1886 (aged 66–67)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeToowong Cemetery
NationalityScottish Australian
SpouseElizabeth Harper (m.1847 d.1900)
OccupationStation owner

William Barker (1819 – 22 December 1886) was a Station owner and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]

He was born in Dumfries, Scotland in 1819 to John Barker and his wife Anna Maria (née Smith). He arrived in Queensland and became a Station owner, acquiring several properties around the south-east of the state. Barker was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 26 April 1861 and resigned his seat on the 22 July 1863.[1]

On 8 July 1847 in Logan he married Elizabeth Harper (d.1900) and together had 10 children.[1] Barker died in 1886[1] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  2. ^ Barker William — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 1 March 2015.