James Morgan (Queensland politician)

James Morgan
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Warwick
In office
10 Aug 1870  21 Jul 1871
Preceded by Edmond Thornton
Succeeded by Charles Clark
In office
4 November 1873  29 November 1878
Preceded by Charles Clark
Succeeded by Jacob Horwitz
Personal details
Born James Morgan
(1816-09-29)29 September 1816
Longford, County Longford, Ireland
Died 29 November 1878(1878-11-29) (aged 62)
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Resting place Warwick General Cemetery
Nationality Irish Australian
Spouse(s) Catherine Barton (m.1848 d.1907)
Relations Arthur Morgan (son), Arthur Morgan (grandson)
Occupation Newspaper editor
Religion Church of England

James Morgan (1816-1878) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1] He was the member for Warwick, from 10 Aug 1870 until 21 July 1871 and then 4 November 1873 until his death on November 19, 1878.[2]

Early Life

James Morgan was born in Longford, Ireland in 1816 to Michael, a local farmer.[3] He attended Miss Edgeworth's Private School and practiced the Church of England religion.[1]

Political Career

Morgan was re-elected to office unopposed in 1873, and continued to follow strongly conservative pursuits on property and agricultural rights.[3]

Editorial Career

Morgan also worked fervently within the local newspaper, often writing columns particularly against the 1868 Land Act.[3]

Death and Legacy

Morgan died on November 29 after suffering a fall from a steamer in Brisbane. He was paid tribute to by the Premier and governor of Queensland and 1200 members of Warwick community.[3] His son, Sir Arthur Morgan, became Premier of Queensland from 1903-1906.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "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. "Queensland Parliament". James Morgan. Retrieved 2016-02-08. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "James Morgan (1816-1871)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Edmond Thornton
Member for Warwick
18701871
Succeeded by
Charles Clark
Preceded by
Charles Clark
Member for Warwick
18731878
Succeeded by
Jacob Horwitz


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