William Lithgow (Auditor General of New South Wales)
William Lithgow | |
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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 30 January 1829 – 20 June 1848 | |
Auditor-General of Colonial Accounts in New South Wales | |
In office 8 November 1824 – 30 April 1852 | |
Preceded by | new title |
Succeeded by | Francis Merewether |
Personal details | |
Born |
Scotland | 1 January 1784
Died |
11 June 1864 80) St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia | (aged
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Politician |
Salary | A₤650 per annum |
William Lithgow (1 January 1784 – 11 June 1864)[1][2] was educated at the University of Edinburgh, graduating as a Licentiate of the Church of Scotland. William Lithgow was the Auditor General of the colony of New South Wales in Australia.
Lithgow was born in Scotland. He was an appointed member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 30 January 1829 to 20 June 1848.[2] He was Auditor General from 8 November 1824 to 30 April 1852.[2] Lithgow died in St Leonards, New South Wales.
Legacy
The city of Lithgow in New South Wales was named in honour of William Lithgow by his friend, Surveyor-General John Oxley.
References
- ↑ Horton, Allan. "Lithgow, William (1784–1864)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Mr William LITHGOW (1784 - 1864)". Parliament of New South Wales.
Political offices | ||
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New title | Auditor-General of Colonial Accounts in New South Wales 1824–1852 |
Succeeded by Francis Merewether |
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