Henry Milford
Australian politician (1833–1888)
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Henry John Bede Milford (1 January 1833[1] – 29 February 1888) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of both the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[2]
Henry Milford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Braidwood | |
| In office 3 February 1864 – 10 November 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Merion Moriarty |
| Succeeded by | Joshua Josephson |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton | |
| In office 6 December 1869 – 7 June 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald Archer |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Fyfe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry John Bede Milford 1 January 1833 Clifton, Bristol, England |
| Died | 29 February 1888 (aged 55) Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Charters Towers Pioneer Cemetery |
| Spouse | Catherine Charlotte Dick (m.1856 d.1884) |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
Early life and career
Born in England the youngest son of Samuel Milford, Milford moved to Sydney, Australia, with his parents in 1843. He became an articled clerk before being admitted as a solicitor in 1855.[2] He practised in Sydney until 1867.[2] He was married to Catherine Charlotte Dick and had three sons and a daughter.[2] Their son Ernest Alexander Milford (19 December 1858 – 2 October 1942), was a lawyer in Queensland and New South Wales.
Politics
He represented the electoral district of Braidwood in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 3 February 1864 to 10 November 1864.[3]
He represented the electoral district of Rockhampton from 6 December 1869[4] to 7 June 1870.[2] Winning the seat in a by-election, he resigned before ever taking his seat.[2][5]