John Blaxland (politician)

John Blaxland
Born 1799
Kent, England
Died 26 January 1884(1884-01-26) (aged 84–85)
Ryde, NSW Australia
Spouse(s) Ellen Falkner
Children 9

John Blaxland (1799 – 26 January 1884) was an English-born Australian businessman and politician.

He was born in Kent, England, to Gregory Blaxland and came to New South Wales in 1805-6 with his family at the age of five. In New South Wales, he became a merchant and businessman. and an explorer who would take a leading role in the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains.

On 23 December 1845, he married Ellen Falkner,[1] with whom he had nine children. He was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council in 1863, and served there until his death at Ryde, New South Wales, in 1884.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. XX (2688). New South Wales, Australia. 24 December 1845. p. 3 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ Parliament of New South Wales (2008). "Mr John (2) Blaxland (1799–1884)". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Obituary". Australian Town and Country Journal. XXIX, (734). New South Wales, Australia. 2 February 1884. p. 16 – via National Library of Australia.


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