George Thorn Sr. | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for West Moreton | |
| In office 3 May 1860 – 3 April 1861 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Cribb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Thorn 11 April 1806 Stockbridge, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 28 April 1876 (aged 70) Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Ipswich General Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Jane Hancock |
| Relations | George 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) |
| Occupation | Soldier, Hotelier |
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.[1]
- ^ "DEATH OF MR. GEORGE THORN, SEN". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald & General Advertiser. National Library of Australia. 18 May 1876. p. 3. Retrieved 11 February 2014.