William Higson
Australian politician
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William Kay Higson (1843–1931) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Preceded byThomas Macdonald-Paterson
Succeeded byWilliam Pattison
BornWilliam Kay Higson
February 1843
February 1843
Died22 March 1931 (aged 88)
William Kay Higson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rockhampton | |
| In office 17 August 1883 – 5 May 1888 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Macdonald-Paterson |
| Succeeded by | William Pattison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Kay Higson February 1843 |
| Died | 22 March 1931 (aged 88) |
| Resting place | South Rockhampton Cemetery |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Fryer Thrussell (m.1866 d.1925) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
Early life and education
The son of Thomas and Mary (née Kay) Higson, he was born in Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England and educated in Yorkshire.
Pre-parliamentary career
In 1865 Higson set up a business as a fruiterer. He later became a produce and railway contract merchant before establishing himself as a general merchant until he retired 1914. Alderman Rockhampton.
Political life
Higson was an alderman in the city of Rockhampton and represented Rockhampton in the Legislative Assembly from 1883–1888.
He was a member of the Committee of Rockhampton Jockey Club and raced several champion horses at Callaghan Park.[2]
