William Lithgow (auditor-general)
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William Lithgow | |
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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 30 January 1829 – 30 April 1852 | |
Auditor-General of Colonial Accounts in New South Wales | |
In office 8 November 1824 – 30 April 1852 | |
Preceded by | new title |
Succeeded by | Francis Merewether |
Personal details | |
Born | Scotland | 1 January 1784
Died | 11 June 1864 St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 80)
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Politician |
Salary | A£650 per annum |
William Lithgow (1 January 1784 – 11 June 1864)[1][2] was educated at the University of Edinburgh, graduating as a Licentiate of the Church of Scotland. He was the Auditor-General of the colony of New South Wales in Australia.[1]
Lithgow was born in Scotland. He was an appointed member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 30 January 1829 to 30 April 1852. He was Auditor-General from 8 November 1824 to 30 April 1852.[2]
Lithgow died in St Leonards, New South Wales on 11 June 1864.[2]
Legacy
The city of Lithgow in New South Wales was named in honour of William Lithgow by his friend, Surveyor-General John Oxley.
References
- ^ a b Horton, Allan. "Lithgow, William (1784–1864)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Melbourne University Press. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 13 June 2014 – via National Centre of Biography, Australian National University.
- ^ a b c "Mr William Lithgow (1784-1864)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
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