George Edmondstone

George Edmondstone (1809–1883) was politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and an alderman and mayor in the Brisbane Municipal Council.

For the Indian civilian, see George Frederick Edmonstone.

George Edmondstone
George Edmondstone in 1863.
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for East Moreton
In office
7 May 1860 – 1 July 1867
Serving with Henry Buckley, Thomas Warry, William Brookes, Robert Cribb
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byArthur Francis
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Town of Brisbane
In office
11 February 1869 – 14 November 1873
Serving with Alexander Pritchard, Simon Fraser, Ratcliffe Pring, John Handy, Kevin O'Doherty
Preceded byTheophilus Pugh
Succeeded byAbolished
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Wickham
In office
18 November 1873 – 28 April 1877
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byAlbert John Hockings
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
12 May 1877 – 23 February 1883
Personal details
Born(1809-05-04)May 4, 1809
Edinburgh, Scotland
DiedFebruary 23, 1883(1883-02-23) (aged 73)
Brisbane, Queensland
Resting placeToowong Cemetery
SpouseAlexis Telleray
OccupationButcher

The surname is spelled 'Edmonstone' in the Brisbane City Council Archives, spelled 'Edmundston' on his father's marriage banns, spelled 'Edmondston' on his baptismal certificate and Edmondstone on his father's Testament.

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