John Pettigrew (politician)

The Hon
John Pettigrew

John Pettigrew, Ipswich, 1864
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
In office
20 Nov 1873  10 Dec 1878
Personal details
Born John Pettigrew
1832
Tarshaw, Scotland
Died 18 November 1878(1878-11-18) (aged 45–46)
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Nationality Scottish Australian
Spouse(s) Elizabeth Twine (m.1854 d.1868) Grace Marcella Boyd (m. 1868)
Relations William Pettigrew (brother)
Occupation Storekeeper
Religion Church of England

John Pettigrew (1832 18 November 1878) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1] and represented the Electoral District of Stanley from 20 Nov 1873 until 10 Dec 1878.

Personal life

John Pettigrew was born in 1832 Tarshaw, Burton, Ayrshire, Scotland. His parents were Robert Pettigrew and Mary (née McWhinnie).[1] His brother was William Pettigrew, who was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council and mayor of Brisbane. John was educated at the Ayr Academy, Scotland and emigrated to Australia in 1850.

After initially living in Melbourne John Pettigrew moved to Ipswich, Queensland in 1852 and was one Ipswich's first general storekeepers. He was a strong supporter of Moreton Bay Colony separating from New South Wales with his being the first signature to appear on the petition to the Governor of New South Wales.[2][2]

John Pettigrew was an Alderman of Ipswich City Council in 1860-61; 1863–64; and 1866. He also served as Mayor of Ipswich in 1864[3]

In 1854, John married Elizabeth Ann Twine and they had five children before Elizabeth died in 1868. Surviving children included:

In 1868 John married Grace Marcella Boyd and they had four children. Surviving children included:

John Pettigrew died on 18 November 1878 and is buried in the Ipswich General Cemetery[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Pettigrew, John". Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 "John Pettigrew, Mayor, 1864, Ipswich, n d". Picture Ipswich.
  3. "Founding Families of Ipswich Pre 1900: M-Z" (PDF). Founding Families of Ipswich Pre 1900: M-Z. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  4. "Death of Mr. John Pettigrew.". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939). Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 16 November 1878. p. 216. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
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