John Panton (politician)
| John Panton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
|
In office June 1843 – June 1849 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
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In office 22 February 1866 – 2 September 1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John Panton 29 October 1815 North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Died |
2 September 1866 (aged 50) Ipswich Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Ipswich General Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Isabella Frederica North (m.1842 d.1880) |
| Occupation | Businessman, Magistrate |
| Religion | Church of England |
John Panton (29 October 1815 – 2 September 1866) was a politician in Australia. He was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Early life
John Panton was born on 29 October 1815 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, the son of George (Baillie) Panton and his wife Maria Kerr. In 1818, the family immigrated to New South Wales on the General Stewart. His father became the Postmaster-General of New South Wales.[2][3]
Business life
In about 1840, he established a merchant business, Betts & Panton, with John Betts (who had married John Panton's sister Margaret); they conducted business in Windsor and Sydney.[4] In 1842, he married Isabella Frederica North at Windor; they had seven sons and five daughters. He toured the Moreton Bay district of New South Wales and decided that there were good opportunities there. In 1851 he relocated to Ipswich and established a mercantile business in Brisbane Street. In 1858, he commissioned a large residence called Claremont, but a downturn in his finances forced him to sell it in 1863 to George Thorn (senior).[2] In 1865 the family built another house also called Claremont at 5 Blackall Street, East Ipswich.[5]
He was a trustee of the Ipswich Grammar School.[3]
Politics
Panton was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council representing the Counties of Cook and Westmoreland on 1 June 1843; he held that role until 20 June 1848.[4][6]
Panton was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 22 February 1866 and served until his death on 2 September 1866.[1]
Later life
John Panton died in Ipswich on 2 September 1866 at his home (the second Claremont) from apoplexy.[3] He was buried in Ipswich General Cemetery.[7]
Legacy
There is a memorial tablet for John Panton in St Pauls Anglican Church.[8]
His residence (the first) Claremont is now listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.[9]
References
- 1 2 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- 1 2 "Claremont" (PDF). Ipswich City Council. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 "THE LATE MR. PANTON OF IPSWICH.". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) (Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia). 8 September 1866. p. 6. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- 1 2 "Mr John PANTON". www.parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ↑ "Great Houses of Ipswich 2014, Claremont II". www.nationaltrust.org.au. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ↑ "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 24 May 2015.
- ↑ General Section — Australian Cemeteries. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ↑ "John Panton". Monument Australia. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ↑ "Claremont (entry 600589)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
Further reading
- Munro, Jacquelyn (2008), The Honourable John Panton M.L.C. (27.11.1815-2.9.1866), head of a Queensland founding family before separation from NSW in 1859