The Honourable Claudius Buchanan Whish
Member of the Legislative Council of Queensland
- Born
- 5 January 1827, London, England
- Died
- 28 February 1890, At sea
- Sex
- Male
- Father
- Sir William Whish (General British Army)
- Mother
- Mary Hardwicke
- Married Anne Dow Ker
Parliamentary service
| Member of the Legislative Council of Queensland |
Career
- Regular offr British Army 1851-62 (Capt).
- Arrived in Qld 1862.
- Sugar planter.
- Insp of road surveys, Qld 1880.
- Anglican synodsman.
- JP for Qld.
Sources
PeopleAustralia: https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/whish-claudius-buchanan-4833
Other Online: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/Former-Members/Former-Members-Register/Former-Member-Details?id=664997510
Other:
- Bris Courier 3 Mar 1890 p5.
Notes
Died in the wreck of the RMS "Quetta" in Torres Strait.