About William Higson
Lived 1843 – 1931 (aged 87–88). William Higson was a politician and merchant.
William Kay Higson (1843–1931) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life and education The son of Thomas and Mary (née Kay) Higson, he was born in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England and educated in Yorkshire.
Pre-parliamentary career In 1865 Higson set up a business as a fruiterer. He later became a produce and railway contract merchant before establishing himself as a general merchant until he retired 1914. Alderman Rockhampton.
Political life
Higson was an alderman in the city of Rockhampton and represented Rockhampton in the Legislative Assembly from 1883–1888.
He was a member of the Committee of Rockhampton Jockey Club and raced several champion horses at Callaghan Park.
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Who was William Higson?
politician (1843-1931)
When was William Higson born?
William Higson was born in 1843 in Giggleswick.
When did William Higson die?
William Higson died on 22 March 1931 in Rockhampton.
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William Higson was a politician and merchant.
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William Higson's recorded nationality: English Australian.
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