George Thorn (senior)

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 by	New seat
Succeeded by	Benjamin Cribb
Personal details
Born	George Thorn (1806-04-11)11 April 1806 Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
Died	28 April 1876(1876-04-28) (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]