Robert Thomson (Australian politician)

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Robert Thomson
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eastern Province
In office
1 November 1856 (1856-11-01) – 1 November 1863 (1863-11-01)
Serving with
Personal details
Bornca. 1807
Scotland
Died15 November 1863(1863-11-15) (aged 55–56)
Spouse(s)Janet (nee Thompson)
Children7
Parent(s)Rev. 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[]

  1. ^ a b "Robert Thomson". Re-Member (Former Members). Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
Political offices
New district Member for Eastern Province
November 1856 – November 1863
With:
Succeeded by


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