William Nairn (army)

William Nairn (1767 – 8 June 1853) was an English-born army officer and farmer in Swan River Colony (now Western Australia).[1]

Born in England, Nairn was commissioned in the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot on 12 May 1800, promoted captain on 29 June 1809 and major on 30 August 1827. In early 1814 Nairn was sent to Hobart Town in charge of a company. In 1818 Nairn sailed with his detachment for India. After retiring from the army, Nairn eventually settled in the Swan River Colony from around 1832.[1]

Nairn's only son, William Edward Nairn became president of the Tasmanian Legislative Council.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Dollery, E. M. (1967). "Nairn, William (1767–1853)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Nairn, William Edward (1812–1869)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. 1974. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
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