William Barker
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
About William Barker
Lived 1819 – 1886 (aged 66–67). William Barker was a British politician and station (Australian agriculture).
William Barker (1819 – 22 December 1886) was a Station owner and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
He was born in Dumfries, Scotland in 1819 to John Barker and his wife Anna Maria (née Smith). He arrived in Queensland and became a Station owner, acquiring several properties around the south-east of the state. Barker was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 26 April 1861 and resigned his seat on the 22 July 1863.
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Who was William Barker?
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
When was William Barker born?
William Barker was born in 1819 in Dumfries.
When did William Barker die?
William Barker died in 1886 in Brisbane.
What was William Barker's occupation?
William Barker was a politician and station (Australian agriculture).
What nationality was William Barker?
William Barker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Barker (Queensland politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Barker. https://biography.guide/william-barker-politician/
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