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William Henson

1826 – 1903

Politician & gold miner in New South Wales, Australia

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About William Henson

Lived 1826 – 1903 (aged 76). William Henson was a politician and gold miner.

William Henson (1 August 1826 – 19 March 1903) was a politician and gold miner in New South Wales, Australia.

Early life

He was born in Sydney to soldier William Henson and Caroline Blades. His father was a soldier in the 3rd buffs who had been sent to New South Wales on detachment and remained, setting up business in George Street but dying while his children were still young. The younger William was educated at St Phillips School at Church Hill and then managed a sheep station. He spent time on the goldfields at Ophir and Bendigo, meeting with enough success to settle comfortably at Ashfield. He married Mary Ann Massey on 9 January 1855, and they had 4 daughters and 2 sons. He was a prominent member bf the order of the Sons of Temperance and of the Orange organisations, and as honorary treasurer of the Benevolent Society and President of the Local Option League.

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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Henson?

politician & gold miner in New South Wales, Australia

When was William Henson born?

William Henson was born on 1 August 1826 in Sydney.

When did William Henson die?

William Henson died on 19 March 1903 in Ashfield.

What was William Henson's occupation?

William Henson was a politician and gold miner.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Henson

· Wikidata: Q20810986

· DBpedia: William Henson (Australian politician)

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