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James Williamson

1811 – 1881

Pastoralist and politician in New South Wales, Australia

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About James Williamson

Lived 1811 – 1881 (aged 69–70). James Williamson was an Australian and British politician and pastoralist.

James Williamson (1811 – 8 March 1881) was a pastoralist and politician in colonial Australia, a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, and later, the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

Williamson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and arrived in Sydney around 1837. Williamson was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council as member for District of Port Phillip on 1 September 1848, a position he held until 31 January 1849. Williamson was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as member for Electoral district of Gloucester and Macquarie on 10 February 1858, holding the seat until 11 April 1859.

Williamson died in Burwood, New South Wales, on 8 March 1881.

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Important facts

Born
1811, Edinburgh
Birth century
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Also known as
James Williamson (New South Wales politician), James Williamson (politician)

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Williamson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Williamson?

pastoralist and politician in New South Wales, Australia (1811–1881)

When was James Williamson born?

James Williamson was born in 1811 in Edinburgh.

When did James Williamson die?

James Williamson died on 8 March 1881 in Burwood.

What was James Williamson's occupation?

James Williamson was a politician and pastoralist.

What nationality was James Williamson?

James Williamson was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Williamson

· Wikidata: Q17423836

· DBpedia: James Williamson (New South Wales politician)

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