George Thorn (senior)

George Thorn (senior) (11 April 1806 – 28 April 1876) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. He was known as the "father of Ipswich" for his contributions to establishing that town.

George Thorn Sr.
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for West Moreton
In office
3 May 1860 – 3 April 1861
Serving with Alfred Broughton, Henry Challinor, William Nelson, Joseph Fleming
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byBenjamin Cribb
Personal details
Born
George Thorn

(1806-04-11)11 April 1806
Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
Died28 April 1876(1876-04-28) (aged 70)
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeIpswich General Cemetery
NationalityAustralian
SpouseJane Hancock
RelationsGeorge Thorn Jr. (son), John Thorn (son), Henry Thorn (son), William Thorn (son), George Harris (son-in-law), Richard Gardiner Casey (son-in-law), Baron Casey (grandson)
OccupationSoldier, Hotelier
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