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William Wadham

1824 – 1895

Land agent and politician in South Australia

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Lived 1824 – 1895 (aged 70–71). William Wadham was a British politician, school teacher, auctioneer and land agent.

William Wadham ( – 8 December 1895) was a politician in the colony of South Australia.

History Wadham was born in Oxford, England, and spent the earlier part of his adult life as a schoolteacher. He arrived in South Australia in April 1850 and worked as an auctioneer and land agent in partnership with George Green (of Green's Exchange fame), then with his son George Dutton Green. He conducted some of the colony's largest private surveys and land deals; he was spectacularly successful and built a fine residence "Rhyllon" on Robe Terrace, Medindie.

In 1885 he was elected to the Legislative Council for the Northern District, but was forced to resign after his business collapsed. He contested the House of Assembly seat of Flinders, but was unsuccessful.

He died at his residence, Eastwood Terrace, Eastwood, South Australia, leaving a widow, two sons and two daughters.

Family He was married to Jane (c. May 1831 – 17 October 1912). among their children were: Emily Jane Wadham (c. 1853 – 3 August 1932) youngest son Arthur Percy (c. 1858 – 26 September 1916) died in England 1916; interred in family vault, West Terrace

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Important facts

Born
1824, Oxford
Birth century
Positions held
Member of the South Australian Legislative Council
Also known as
William Wadham (South Australian politician), William Wadham (Australian politician), William Wadham (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Wadham?

land agent and politician in South Australia (1815–1895)

When was William Wadham born?

William Wadham was born in 1824 in Oxford.

When did William Wadham die?

William Wadham died on 8 December 1895 in Eastwood.

What was William Wadham's occupation?

William Wadham was a politician, school teacher, auctioneer and land agent.

What nationality was William Wadham?

William Wadham was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Wadham

· Wikidata: Q18395011

· DBpedia: William Wadham (Australian politician)

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