John Scott (Queensland politician)
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John Scott (20 June 1821 – 2 July 1898) was a grazier, company director and politician in colonial Queensland.
Quick Facts Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont, Preceded by ...
John Scott | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clermont | |
In office 22 June 1868 – 1 October 1868 | |
Preceded by | Charles Fitzsimmons |
Succeeded by | Robert Travers Atkin |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Leichhardt | |
In office 13 September 1870 – 4 November 1873 | |
Preceded by | Gordon Sandeman |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
In office 14 November 1878 – 5 May 1888 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Springsure | |
In office 4 November 1873 – 14 November 1878 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 23 August 1888 – 26 June 1890 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-06-20)20 June 1821 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 2 July 1898(1898-07-02) (aged 77) Lucerne, Brisbane, Queensland |
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Spouse | Agnes Thomson |
Occupation | Squatter |
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Scott was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of John Scott and his wife Marion Purves. John Scott junior's wife was Agnes Thomson who died in July 1892.