William Lithgow (auditor-general)
William Lithgow | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| In office 30 January 1829 – 30 April 1852 | |
| 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 | 1 January 1784 Scotland |
| Died | 11 June 1864 (aged 80) St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Salary | A£650 per annum |
William Lithgow (1 January 1784 – 11 June 1864)
Lithgow was born in Scotland. He was an appointed member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 30 January 1829 to 30 April 1852. He was Auditor-General from 8 November 1824 to 30 April 1852.[2]
Lithgow died in St Leonards, New South Wales on 11 June 1864.[2]
Legacy
The city of Lithgow in New South Wales was named in honour of William Lithgow by his friend, Surveyor-General John Oxley.
References
- ^ ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ^ a b c "Mr William Lithgow (1784-1864)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
External links
- Colonial Secretary's papers 1822-1877, Colonial Secretary of New South Wales
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