James Kidgell

James Kidgell was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Early life

Born 8 April 1837 in Polesworth, Warwickshire, England. His parents were Henry Kidgell and Christina (nee Gawthorne).[2] He was educated at The Congregational College, Lewisham, Kent.

Arrived in Australia 1852.

Employment history

He worked as a draper in Castlemaine,Victoria from 1853 to 1877.

He was the Member of Parliament for Gympie from March 1877-November 1878.

He was employed as the Town Clerk of Gympie in 1880,[3]

Marital status

He married Anne Marie Quentin in 1871 and the couple had 5 sons and 3 daughters.

References

  1. ↑ "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Waterson ., D.B. (2001). Register of Queensland Parliament 1860-1929. Casket Publications.
  3. ↑ "James Widgell". Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 February 2016.


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