Frederick Goulburn
Frederick Goulburn (1788 – 10 February 1837) was a British army officer and the first Colonial Secretary of New South Wales[1] (1 January 1821 to 7 January 1826).[2]
Goulburn was the third son of Munbee Goulburn of Portland Place, London, and his wife Susannah.[1] Frederick was the younger brother of Henry Goulburn, under-secretary for the colonies 1812–1821 and later Chancellor of the Exchequer. Frederick Goulburn joined the army as a cornet in the 23rd Light Dragoons on 25 May 1805.[1] Goulburn transferred to the 13th Light Dragoons in June 1813 and fought in the Peninsular war and later at Waterloo.[1]
Goulburn was appointed secretary and registrar of the records of New South Wales on 30 June 1820, very likely due to his brother's patronage.[1] He was sworn-in as Colonial Secretary on 1 January 1821.[3]
Goulburn left New South Wales in February 1826 and died in Southgate, London, England on 10 February 1837.[4]
| New South Wales Legislative Council | ||
|---|---|---|
| New creation | Nominated member December 1823 – December 1825 |
Succeeded by unknown |
| Political offices | ||
| New creation | Colonial Secretary of New South Wales 1 Jan 1821 – 7 Jan 1826 |
Succeeded by Alexander Macleay |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Parsons, Vivienne. "Goulburn, Frederick (1788–1837)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ↑ "The Colonial Secretaries, 1821-1959". New South Wales Government State Records. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ↑ "GOVERNMENT AND GENERAL ORDERS.". The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (National Library of Australia). 6 January 1821. p. 1. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ↑ "Mr Frederick Goulburn (1788 - 1837)". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 16 September 2014.