John Coghill
Politician and naval captain in New South Wales, Australia
About John Coghill
Lived 1785 – 1853 (aged 67–68). John Coghill was an Australian and British politician, magistrate, land owner and sea captain.
John Coghill (1785–1853) was an Australian politician and naval captain.
He was the master of the ship Mangles, which transported convicts to New South Wales from 1820 to 1826. After settling in New South Wales in 1826 he became a magistrate, and was based in Braidwood, where he built the Bedervale homestead. From 1843 to 1845 he was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. During 1841, he was in command of the convict road gang that built The Wool Road.
In Braidwood, there is a wall plaque to his memory, in Anglican Church of St Andrew. Coghill Street is named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Coghill?
politician and naval captain in New South Wales, Australia (1785–1853)
When was John Coghill born?
John Coghill was born in 1785 in Wick.
When did John Coghill die?
John Coghill died on 31 May 1853 in Liverpool.
What was John Coghill's occupation?
John Coghill was a politician, magistrate, land owner and sea captain.
What nationality was John Coghill?
John Coghill was Australian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Coghill (Australian politician)
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