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William Channing A'Beckett

1846 – 1929

Squatter and politician in New South Wales, Australia

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Lived 1846 – 1929 (aged 82–83). William Channing A'Beckett was a politician and pastoralist.

William Channing A'Beckett (1846 – 16 June 1929) was an Australian politician.

He was born in Sydney to Arthur Martin A'Beckett, a doctor who served in the New South Wales Legislative Council, and Emma Louise Elwin. He was sent to England to be educated, returning to Australia to farm in New South Wales in 1865. On 23 February 1884 he married Jessie Gertrude Smith, with whom he had five children. He owned property in the Wellington area, and in 1889 was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the Free Trade member for Bogan. Defeated in 1891, he was re-elected in a by-election in 1892 but did not contest the 1894 election. A'Beckett died at Wellington in 1929.

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Important facts

Born
1846, Sydney
Birth century
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Also known as
William A'Beckett

Family & relationships

Parent
Arthur Martin A'Beckett

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Channing A'Beckett?

Squatter and politician in New South Wales, Australia

When was William Channing A'Beckett born?

William Channing A'Beckett was born in 1846 in Sydney.

When did William Channing A'Beckett die?

William Channing A'Beckett died on 16 June 1929 in Wellington.

What was William Channing A'Beckett's occupation?

William Channing A'Beckett was a politician and pastoralist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Channing A'Beckett

· Wikidata: Q20311755

· DBpedia: William Channing A'Beckett

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