About John James Galloway
Lived 1819 – 1883 (aged 63–64). John James Galloway was a politician and surveyor.
John James Galloway (18 February 1818 – 30 June 1883) was an early surveyor of Australia and New Zealand and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Early life John James Galloway was born on in Leith, Scotland. In 1837, at the age of 19, Galloway traveled with his father Thomas Galloway (who was serving as the ship's surgeon) to Australia.
Career Galloway secured an appointment as an assistant surveyor in Australia. He was then briefly assistant surveyor to New Zealand in 1840. Beginning in 1842 he acted as Commissioner for Crown Lands within the Boundaries. He became a licensed surveyor in 1844, which enabled him to in 1847 secure appointment as a full surveyor.
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Who was John James Galloway?
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
When was John James Galloway born?
John James Galloway was born in 1819 in Devon.
When did John James Galloway die?
John James Galloway died on 30 June 1883 in Brussels.
What was John James Galloway's occupation?
John James Galloway was a politician and surveyor.
What nationality was John James Galloway?
John James Galloway's recorded nationality: English Australian.
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