Adolphus Barton
Adolphus Henry Everand Barton (1846 – 20 May 1916) was a Pastoralist, and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Adolphus Barton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Carnarvon | |
| In office 27 August 1904 – 18 May 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Justin Foxton |
| Succeeded by | Donald Gunn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adolphus Henry Everand Barton 1846 London, England |
| Died | 20 May 1916 (aged 69-70) Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Stanthorpe General Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Political party | Ministerial |
| Spouse | Emma Churchill (m.1876 d.1946) |
| Occupation | Pastoralist, Publican |
Early days edit
Barton was born in London to parents William Henry Barton and his wife Sarah Hannah.[1] After arriving in Australia he was educated at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School.[1] After two years gaining pastoral experience in New Zealand he became manager of his father's Armadilla Station in 1864. He then settled in Stanthorpe as a stock and station agent and later on became the licensee of Farley's Hotel in that town.[1]
Political career edit
Having been a member of the Stanthorpe Divisional Board, Barton was elected the member for Carnarvon in the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 1904. He held the seat until his defeat in 1907.[1]
He was the chairman of the Stanthorpe Hospital Committee, Vice-President of the Board of Agricultural Association,[1] and a Trustee of the Stanthorpe General Cemetery.[2]
Personal life edit
In 1876, Barton married Emma Churchill (died 1946)[3] and together had two sons and five daughters.[1]
He died in 1916[1] and was buried in Stanthorpe General Cemetery.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ a b Stanthorpe General Cemetery Trustees — Joyce and Neville Bryant's Homepage. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ Family history research — Queensland Government births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Retrieved 26 February 2016.