About James Crawford
Lived 1870 – 1916 (aged 46). James Crawford was an Australian politician and barrister.
James Crawford (4 March 1870 – 28 December 1916) was a barrister and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life Crawford was born in Woonona, New South Wales, to parents James Crawford and his wife Ellen (née Simpson) and attended school while still in Woonona. He was a coalminer in Wollongong in 1883 and by 1888 he was in Narrandera working for the railways. He became a barrister and solicitor working out of Clermont.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Crawford?
Australian politician (1870-1916)
When was James Crawford born?
James Crawford was born on 4 March 1870 in Woonona.
When did James Crawford die?
James Crawford died on 28 December 1916 in Clermont.
What was James Crawford's occupation?
James Crawford was a politician and barrister.
What nationality was James Crawford?
James Crawford was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Crawford (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Crawford. https://biography.guide/james-crawford-politician/
MLA: "James Crawford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-crawford-politician/.
Chicago: "James Crawford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-crawford-politician/.
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