John Watts (Australian politician)
John Watts (27 February 1821 – 18 November 1902) was a member of both the Queensland Legislative Assembly and the Queensland Legislative Council. Watts managed the Eton Vale station with Arthur Hodgson and later took it over. During his time in Queensland Watts wrote an account of farming and pastoral life, and the difficulties associated with it, as experienced by the early pioneers of South-East Queensland. He also commissioned an 18-carat gold swag necklace by Danish creator Christian Ludwig Qwist (1818-1877) who arrived in Australia circa 1852. The necklace, a fine example of silversmithing and craftsmanship. Watt's papers and necklace are held by the State Library of Queensland. The necklace is considered a treasure of the John Oxley Library.
John Watts | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Drayton and Toowoomba | |
| In office 2 May 1860 – 26 July 1862 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Groom |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 8 April 1864 – 31 October 1864 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Western Downs | |
| In office 2 November 1864 – 18 June 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Moffatt |
| Succeeded by | Robert Ramsay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Watts 27 February 1821 Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 18 November 1902 (aged 81) Wimborne, Dorset, England |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Lambie Nelson (m.1854 d.1863), Caroline Sophia (née Cochrane) (m.1868) |
| Occupation | Farmer |