John Archibald (Queensland politician)

The Hon
John Archibald
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
11 March 1897  20 May 1907
Personal details
Born John Archibald
(1845-12-15)15 December 1845
Tranent, Haddington, Scotland
Died 20 May 1907(1907-05-20) (aged 61)
New Farm, Queensland, Australia
Resting place Toowong Cemetery
Nationality Scottish Australian
Spouse(s) Frances Amelia Herbert (m.1872 d.1944)
Occupation Teacher, Police magistrate, Flour mill operator
Religion Methodist

John Archibald (15 December 1845 20 May 1907) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.

Politics

John Archibald was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 11 March 1897. A lifetime appointment, it ended with his death on 20 May 1907.[1] Archibald was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[2]

Personal life

In 1904, John Archibald's daughter, Janet Mary Archibald married Edwin Fowles (also a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council).

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 19 January 2015.
  2. Archibald John Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
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