Henry Inman (police officer)
Henry Inman (1816–1895) was an English cavalry officer, pioneer of South Australia, founder and first commander of the South Australia Police, overlander and Anglican clergyman.
Henry Inman | |
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| Born | Henry Inman 4 June 1816 Portsea Island, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 18 November 1895 (aged 79) |
| Resting place | All Saints Churchyard, North Scarle, Lincolnshire |
| Education | Private tutors, St Paul’s School Southsea, St Bees Theological College. |
| Occupation(s) | Cavalryman, Police Superintendent, Clergyman |
| Employer | South Australia Police |
| Organization | Colony of South Australia |
| Known for | Founder and first to command the South Australia Police 1838, dismissed 1840 |
| Notable work | Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand, awarded 1836, First Carlist War |
| Style | Captain, Auxiliary Legion; Superintendent, South Australia Police; Rector, Anglican Church |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Fooks Lipson (1820–1898), a daughter of Captain Thomas Lipson RN. |
| Parent(s) | Revd Dr James Inman DD (1776–1869) and Mary Inman (1782–1870) |
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