Name Andrew Aldcorn | ||
Died August 13, 1877, New South Wales, Australia | ||
Andrew Aldcorn (c.1792 – 13 August 1877) was an Australian medical practitioner and politician. He served as a nominated member of the Victorian Legislative Council from August to November 1853. He was also a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for one term between 1858 and 1859.
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Early life
Aldcorn was born in Oban, Argyll, the son of a John Aldcorn, a Scottish carpenter, and his wife Margaret, née Marshall. He qualified as a doctor in Scotland and emigrated to the Port Phillip District around 1841 (then still part of New South Wales).
Victorian Legislative Council
On 29 August 1853, Aldcorn was nominated to the Victorian Legislative Council replacing Archibald Michie. He remained a member until resigning in November 1853.
New South Wales
Aldcorn established a successful medical practice in the Shoalhaven district from around 1854. At the 1858 election Aldcorn contested the seat of St Vincent and was elected unopposed. He retired from public life at the next election in 1859.