Henry Thorn

Henry Thorn
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Northern Downs
In office 1 July 1867 – 28 September 1868
Preceded by	Charles Coxen
Succeeded by	Joshua Peter Bell
In office 11 November 1873 – 30 October 1876
Preceded by	Joshua Peter Bell
Succeeded by	William Miles
Personal details
Born	Henry Thorn 6 November 1840 Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Died	19 April 1880 (aged 39) Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Resting place	Ipswich General Cemetery
Nationality	Australian
Spouse(s)	Rebecca Willis
Relations	George Thorn Sr. (father), John Thorn (brother), George Thorn Jr. (brother)
Occupation	Cattle station manager,
Religion	Church of England

Henry Thorn (1840—1880) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life

Henry Thorn was born on 6 November 1840 in Ipswich, Queensland, the son of George Thorn (senior), a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, and his wife Jane (née Handcock).^[1]

Politics

At the 1867 colonial election, Thorn was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Northern Downs. He held that seat until following election 16 months later where he was defeated by Joshua Peter Bell.^[2]

At the 1873 election, he won back the seat of Northern Downs, which he held until he resigned on 30 October 1876. William Miles won the resulting by-election on 14 November 1876.^[2]

Later life

Thorn died on 19 April 1880 at Ipswich^[1] and was buried in the Anglican section of Ipswich General Cemetery.^[3]

See also

• Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1867–1868
• Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1873–1878

References

1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
2. "Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
3. Ipswich General Anglican "B" Section — Australian Cemeteries. Retrieved 24 January 2015.