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William Hendren (Queensland politician)

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Preceded by
  
Simon Fraser

Full Name
  
William Hendren

Spouse(s)
  
Annie Jenkins (m.1854)

Succeeded by
  
James Foote

Nationality
  
Irish Australian

Religion
  
Presbyterian

Occupation
  
Auctioneer, Storekeeper

Died
  
3 January 1903, Liverpool, Australia

William Hendren (1832 - 3 January 1903) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

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Biography

Hendren was born in Armagh, Ireland, the son of Samuel Hendren and his wife Ann (née McCulloch). After arriving in Australia he worked as a storekeeper and Auctioneer.

In 1854 he married Annie Jenkins and together had three sons and three daughters. Jensen died at Liverpool, New South Wales in January 1903.

Public career

Hendren won the seat of Bundamba at the 1878 Queensland colonial election He resigned from the parliament two years later.

References

William Hendren (Queensland politician) Wikipedia