John Linsley
Merchant, butcher and politician in New South Wales, Australia
About John Linsley
Lived 1826 – 1889 (aged 63). John Linsley was a British politician, merchant and butcher.
John Richard Linsley (30 May 1826 – 4 June 1889) was an Australian politician.
He was born at Windsor to tinman John Richard Linsley and Elizabeth Clarke. He was a successful merchant and butcher, and served as mayor of Ryde and on Sydney Municipal Council. In 1846 he married Mary Anne Ackerman, and on 24 May 1860 married Agnes Orr, with whom he had a son. In 1889 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as a Free Trade member for Central Cumberland, but he died less than six months later at Parramatta.
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Who was John Linsley?
Merchant, butcher and politician in New South Wales, Australia (1826-1889)
When was John Linsley born?
John Linsley was born on 30 May 1826 in Windsor.
When did John Linsley die?
John Linsley died on 4 June 1889 in Parramatta.
What was John Linsley's occupation?
John Linsley was a politician, merchant and butcher.
What nationality was John Linsley?
John Linsley was British.
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