John Blaxland (politician)

John Blaxland (26 September 1801^[4] – 26 January 1884) was an English-born Australian businessman and politician.

John Blaxland
Born	26 September 1801 Kent, England
Died	26 January 1884(1884-01-26) (aged 84–85) Denistone, NSW Australia
Occupation(s)	Merchant, Director of the Australian Joint Stock Bank, Auditor of the City Bank, Member of the NSW Legislative Council.
Years active	MLC 25 Nov 1863 – 26 Jan 1884
Spouse	Elaine Falkner
Children	9

He was born in Kent, England, to Gregory and Elizabeth Blaxland, and baptised at All Saints' Church, Purleigh, Essex.^[5] He came to New South Wales in 1805–6 with his family at the age of five. In New South Wales, his father became a merchant, businessman, and an explorer who would take a leading role in the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains.

On 23 December 1845, John Blaxland married Ellen Falkner,^[6] with whom he had nine children. He was a merchant, and also became a Director of the Australian Joint Stock Bank and Auditor of the City Bank.^[7]

He was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council in 1863, and served there until his death at Ryde, New South Wales, in 1884.^[7][8]

He died at his home, The Hermitage, Denistone,^[9] and his remains are buried in St Anne's Churchyard, Ryde, New South Wales.^[10]