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John Pettigrew (1832/1833-1878)
Description
GenderMaleReferences (online)Death of Mr. John Pettigrew, The Queenslander, Saturday 16 November 1878, p.216
Life Events
Date of Birth1832/1833Place of BirthTarshaw, Burton, Ayrshire, ScotlandDate of Death10th November 1878Age at Death45/46Place of DeathIpswich, QueenslandNotes on Life ExperiencesDied at home at 2-2:30pm on Sunday afternoon. He had long been suffering from diabetes. Reference for Life Events (online)Death of Mr. John Pettigrew, The Week (Brisbane), Saturday 16 November 1878, p.21Pettigrew, John, Former Member Details, Queensland Parliament [accessed 28/02/2026]
Marriage/s
Name of SpouseElizabeth Ann TwineDate of Marriage16th June 1854
Marriage/s
Name of SpouseGrace Marcella BoydDate of Marriage9th November 1868
Immigration
Date of Arrival1850
Education
SchoolsAyr Academy, Scotland
Employment
Notes on EmploymentDraper, Kilmarnock; Partnered with brother, William, in sawmills; Established a large general store, Ipswich; Partner, F. A. Forbes in Maranoa pastoral speculation, until 1866Reference for Employment (online)Pettigrew, John, Former Member Details, Queensland Parliament [accessed 28/02/2026]
Political Representation
Level of OfficeMayorLocal/State/Federal RepresentationIpswich City CouncilNotes on Time In OfficeIndependent Liberal
Gave general support to Macalister Ministry
Sat on Opposition cross benches when Thorn became Premier, though often voted with the government
Gave general support to Macalister Ministry
Sat on Opposition cross benches when Thorn became Premier, though often voted with the government
Political Representation
Level of OfficeLegislative AssemblyLocal/State/Federal RepresentationQueensland ParliamentIn Office20th November 1873 - 10th December 1878
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