Charles Pilcher
Charles Edward Pilcher KC (20 April 1844 – 22 December 1916) was an Australian politician.
Charles Pilcher | |
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| Born | 20 April 1844 West Maitland |
| Died | 22 December 1916 (aged 72) Lewisham |
| Burial place | Waverley Cemetery |
He was born at West Maitland, New South Wales, the younger son of Henry Incledon Pilcher, solicitor, and his wife Eliza (née Brockley). He was educated at the Presbyterian High School and the University of Sydney, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1865. He was admitted to the bar in 1867.[1]
In 1871, he married Maria McPhillamy[2] (died 1903)[3], with whom he had four children. He was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for West Macquarie in 1875, serving until 1882. In 1891, he was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, where he remained until his death at Lewisham in 1916[4], aged 72. He was appointed King's Counsel in 1902.[1]
References
- "Charles Edward Pilcher". ADB. adb.anu.edu.au. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. LXV (10, 512). New South Wales, Australia. 27 January 1872. p. 9 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald (20, 429). New South Wales, Australia. 31 August 1903. p. 10 – via National Library of Australia.
- "MR. PILCHER'S FUNERAL". The Sydney Morning Herald (24, 639). New South Wales, Australia. 25 December 1916. p. 6 – via National Library of Australia.
| New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Edmund Webb |
Member for West Macquarie 1875–1882 |
Succeeded by Thomas Hellyer |