John Cameron

John Cameron (12 March 1845 – 25 June 1914) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early years Cameron was born in New Amsterdam, British Guiana, to parents Donald Charles Cameron, plantation manager, and his wife Margaret Anne (née Moore). His grandfather had been an officer of the 79th Highlanders at the Battle of Waterloo. His father left for Australia in 1852 and after settling in Victoria his family followed on the SS Great Britain the following year. On their arrival, the family took up Native Creek and later Berremboke stations near Geelong. He served one term before losing his seat to Fitzgerald in 1896. At the 1899 election, Cameron, now representing the Ministerialists, stood for the seat of Barcoo but was defeated by Labour's George Kerr.

In 1901, the state member for Brisbane North, Thomas MacDonald-Paterson, resigned the seat to enter Federal Parliament and Cameron was his replacement.

Personal life Cameron married Sarah Annie Lodge in Mudgee and together had four sons and one daughter.