Michael Fenton (politician)

Michael Fenton
1st Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
In office
2 December 1856 – 8 May 1861
Succeeded byRobert Officer
Personal details
Born1789
Castletown, County Sligo, Kingdom of Ireland
Died6 April 1874
New Norfolk, Tasmania
Spouse
Elizabeth Campbell
(m. 1828⁠–⁠1874)
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Years of service1807–1828
RankCaptain
Unit13th Light Infantry Regiment

Michael Fenton (1789 – 6 April 1874) was a politician in colonial Tasmania. He was the first Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly.[1]

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