John Panton

John Panton (29 October 1815 – 2 September 1866) was a politician in Australia. He was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.

Early life John Panton was born on 29 October 1815 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, the son of George (Baillie) Panton and his wife Maria Kerr. In 1818, the family immigrated to New South Wales on the General Stewart. His father became the Postmaster-General of New South Wales. In 1865 the family built another house also called Claremont at 5 Blackall Street, East Ipswich.

He was a trustee of the Ipswich Grammar School.

Panton was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 22 February 1866 and served until his death on 2 September 1866. He was buried in Ipswich General Cemetery.

Legacy There is a memorial tablet for John Panton in St Pauls Anglican Church.

His residence (the first) Claremont is now listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.