Henry Thorn

Henry Thorn
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Northern Downs
In office
1 July 1867  28 September 1868
Preceded by Charles Coxen
Succeeded by Joshua Peter Bell
In office
11 November 1873  30 October 1876
Preceded by Joshua Peter Bell
Succeeded by William Miles
Personal details
Born Henry Thorn
(1840-11-06)6 November 1840
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Died 19 April 1880(1880-04-19) (aged 39)
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Resting place Ipswich General Cemetery
Nationality Australian
Spouse(s) Rebecca Willis
Relations George Thorn Sr. (father), John Thorn (brother), George Thorn Jr. (brother)
Occupation Cattle station manager,
Religion Church of England

Henry Thorn (6 November 1840 19 April 1880) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life

Henry Thorn was born on 6 November 1840 in Ipswich, Queensland, the son of George Thorn (senior), a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, and his wife Jane (née Handcock).[1]

Politics

At the 1867 colonial election, Thorn was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Northern Downs. He held that seat until following election 16 months later where he was defeated by Joshua Peter Bell.[2]

At the 1873 election, he won back the seat of Northern Downs, which he held until he resigned on 30 October 1876. William Miles won the resulting by-election on 14 November 1876.[2]

Later life

Thorn died on 19 April 1880 at Ipswich[1] and was buried in the Anglican section of Ipswich General Cemetery.[3]

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References

Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Charles Coxen
Member for Northern Downs
18671868
Succeeded by
Joshua Peter Bell
Preceded by
Joshua Peter Bell
Member for Northern Downs
18731876
Succeeded by
William Miles
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