John Pettigrew

John Pettigrew (1832 – 18 November 1878) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. and represented the Electoral District of Stanley from 20 Nov 1873 until 10 Dec 1878.

Personal life John Pettigrew was born in 1832 Tarshaw, Burton, Ayrshire, Scotland. His parents were Robert Pettigrew and Mary (née McWhinnie).

John Pettigrew was an Alderman of Ipswich City Council in 1860–61; 1863–64; and 1866. He also served as Mayor of Ipswich in 1864

In 1854, John married Elizabeth Ann Twine and they had five children before Elizabeth died in 1868. Surviving children included: Robert Pettigrew 1856 Elizabeth Heys Pettigrew 1859 Annie Mary Pettigrew 1864 William Pettigrew 1866

In 1868 John married Grace Marcella Boyd and they had four children. Surviving children included: James Pettigrew 1870 William Pettigrew 1874 Henry Pettigrew 1877

John Pettigrew died on 18 November 1878 and is buried in the Ipswich General Cemetery