Robert Thomson (Australian politician)
Robert Thomson | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eastern Province | |
| In office 1 November 1856 – 1 November 1863 Serving with
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| Succeeded by | Robert Turnbull |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca. 1807 Scotland |
| Died | 15 November 1863 (aged 55–56) Clydebank |
| Spouse | Janet (nee Thompson) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parent(s) | William and Janet Thomson |
Robert Thomson (ca. 1807 – 15 November 1863) was an Australian politician. He was the member for Eastern Province of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1 November 1856 to 1 November 1863.[1]
Thomson's parents were Rev. William Thomson and his wife Janet (née Thompson). He was born in Scotland and emigrated to New South Wales in 1834, moving to Victoria in 1841. He married Margaret Louisa Campbell and they had five sons and two daughters.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Robert Thomson". Re-Member (Former Members). Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 20 January 2017.