About William Francis Kennedy
William Francis Kennedy was a politician and sheep farmer.
William Francis Kennedy (died 1 January 1874) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography Nothing is known of his early life - He arrived in Queensland in 1841 and pioneered the Tiereyboo run. He was declared insolvent in 1864 and lost Tiereyboo.
Kennedy married Catherine Ann Veronica Cosgrove and together had 3 sons and one daughter. He returned to England and died there in January 1874.
Public career Kennedy was the member for Maranoa in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1863 until the election was declared void in 1864. He was appointed JP of Nebo in Central Queensland from 1867 to 1868.
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Who was William Francis Kennedy?
Australian politician
When did William Francis Kennedy die?
William Francis Kennedy died on 1 January 1874 in England.
What was William Francis Kennedy's occupation?
William Francis Kennedy was a politician and sheep farmer.
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William Francis Kennedy's recorded nationality: English Australian.
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