Francis Benjamin Kates
| Francis Kates | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs | |
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In office 26 November 1878 – 1 November 1881 Serving with William Miles | |
| Preceded by | William Graham |
| Succeeded by | William Allan |
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In office 1 October 1883 – 4 May 1888 Serving with William Allan | |
| Preceded by | William Allan |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Cunningham | |
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In office 11 March 1899 – 26 September 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas McGahan |
| Succeeded by | Duncan Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Francis Benjamin Kates 1 July 1830 Berlin, Prussia |
| Died |
26 September 1903 (aged 73) Dalveen, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Strath Elbess Cemetery, Dalveen |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Ministerial |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Matthews (m.1858 d.1904) |
| Occupation | Flour mill owner |
| Religion | Church of England |
Francis Benjamin Kates was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1] He was the Member for Darling Downs from 26 November 1878 until 1 November 1881, and from 1 October 1883 until 4 May 1888.[2] He was the Independent Member for Cunningham from 11 March 1899 until his death on 26 September 1903.[2][3]
He was born on 1 July 1830 in Berlin, Prussia, the son of Benjamin Kates and his wife, Henrietta. He married Sarah Matthews in London in 1858. He had two sons and a daughter.[2]
References
- ↑ "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Kates, Francis Benjamin". Queensland Parliament. 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Death of Mr. Kates, M.L.A.s At Dalveen on Saturday.". Warwick Examiner and Times. 1903-09-30. p. 2. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Graham |
Member for Darling Downs 1878–1881 Served alongside: William Miles |
Succeeded by William Allan |
| Preceded by William Allan |
Member for Darling Downs 1883–1888 Served alongside: William Allan |
Abolished |
| Preceded by Thomas McGahan |
Member for Cunningham 1899–1903 |
Succeeded by Duncan Watson |
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