John McConnel
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
About John McConnel
Lived 1806 – 1899 (aged 92). John McConnel was a politician and station (Australian agriculture).
John McConnel (3 October 1806 – 27 January 1899) was pastoralist and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Pastoralist On 1 January 1851 McConnell joined in partnership with his brother and they purchased Durundur Station, previously belonging to the Archer brothers, who moved to the Burnett region. In 1851 the McConnels owned 400 cattle and 10,000 sheep on their Brisbane River Valley properties.
Politics McConnel was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 24 April 1861 and served until his resignation on 16 July 1868.
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Who was John McConnel?
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council (1806-1899)
When was John McConnel born?
John McConnel was born on 3 October 1806 in Ardwick.
When did John McConnel die?
John McConnel died on 27 January 1899 in Lutwyche.
What was John McConnel's occupation?
John McConnel was a politician and station (Australian agriculture).
What nationality was John McConnel?
John McConnel's recorded nationality: English Australian.
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