William Draper Box
Australian politician
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William Draper Box (1841–1904) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
BornWilliam Draper Box
1841
1841
Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Resting placeCornelian Bay Cemetery
SpouseMary Elizabeth
William Box | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 2 January 1874 – 26 January 1904 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Draper Box 1841 Walsall, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 26 January 1904 (aged 62–63) |
| Resting place | Cornelian Bay Cemetery |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth |
| Occupation | Bank manager, Company manager |
Early life
William Draper Box was born in 1841 Walsall, Staffordshire, England, the son of Henry and Jane Box. He was educated in Melbourne. He came to Brisbane in 1862, aged 21,[2] to establish a branch of his father's business, Henry Box and Son, which were saddlers, coachbuilders, ironmongers and importers.[3][4]
Politics
William Box was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 2 January 1874. Being a lifetime appointment, he held it until his death on 26 January 1904.[1]
Later life
Legacy
His residence Baroona at Paddington is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.[7]
