Francis Benjamin Kates
Australian politician
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Francis Benjamin Kates was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1] He was the Member for Darling Downs from 26 November 1878 until 1 November 1881, and from 1 October 1883 until 4 May 1888.[2] He was the Independent Member for Cunningham from 11 March 1899 until his death on 26 September 1903.[2][3]
Preceded byWilliam Graham
Succeeded byWilliam Allan
Preceded byWilliam Allan
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Francis Kates | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs | |
| In office 26 November 1878 – 1 November 1881 | |
| Preceded by | William Graham |
| Succeeded by | William Allan |
| In office 1 October 1883 – 4 May 1888 | |
| Preceded by | William Allan |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Cunningham | |
| In office 11 March 1899 – 26 September 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas McGahan |
| Succeeded by | Duncan Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Benjamin Kates 1 July 1830 |
| Died | 26 September 1903 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Strath Elbess Cemetery, Dalveen |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Ministerial |
| Spouse | Sarah Matthews (m.1858 d.1904) |
| Occupation | Flour mill owner |
He was born on 1 July 1830 in Berlin, Prussia, the son of Benjamin Kates and his wife, Henrietta. He married Sarah Matthews in London in 1858. He had two sons and a daughter.[2]
