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John Alexander Bell (1829 – 30 August 1901) was a pastoralist and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
John Bell | |
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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 | Pastoralist |
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]
In 1847, he had married Frances Georgina Armstrong and together had three children.[1]
Bell was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 26 September 1866 and resigned his seat on the 21 November 1872.[1]
Bell died in 1901 and was buried in Ipswich General Cemetery.[1][2]
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