William Byrnes
Politician and manufacturer in New South Wales, Australia
About William Byrnes
Lived 1809 – 1891 (aged 82). William Byrnes was a British and Australian politician, manufacturer and textile manufacturer.
William Byrnes (2 June 1809 – 25 October 1891) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Parramatta to James and Frances Byrnes; his father was a member of the New South Wales Corps. He was an apprentice saddler before pioneering steam ferries on the Parramatta River with his brother James. On 6 December 1834 he married Ann Oakes, daughter of MLC Francis Oakes and they had fourteen children. Byrnes was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from August 1858 to May 1861 and from September 1861 until his death at Parramatta in October 1891.
His brother James was a member of the NSW Parliament at various times between 1850 and 1872. His nephew, Charles, James' youngest son was also a member of the Legislative Assembly between 1874 and 1882.
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Who was William Byrnes?
politician and manufacturer in New South Wales, Australia (1809–1891)
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William Byrnes was born on 2 June 1809 in Parramatta.
When did William Byrnes die?
William Byrnes died on 25 October 1891 in Parramatta.
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William Byrnes was a politician, manufacturer and textile manufacturer.
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William Byrnes was British and Australian.
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