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William Lithgow (auditor-general)

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William Lithgow
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
In office
30 January 1829 (1829-01-30) – 30 April 1852 (1852-04-30)
Auditor-General of Colonial Accounts in New South Wales
In office
8 November 1824 (1824-11-08) – 30 April 1852 (1852-04-30)
Preceded bynew title
Succeeded byFrancis Merewether
Personal details
Born(1784-01-01)1 January 1784
Scotland
Died11 June 1864(1864-06-11) (aged 80)
St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
Alma materUniversity of Edinburgh
OccupationPolitician
Salary650 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

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The city of Lithgow in New South Wales was named in honour of William Lithgow by his friend, Surveyor-General John Oxley.

References

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  1. ^ a b Horton, Allan. "Lithgow, William (1784–1864)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  2. ^ 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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Political offices
New title Auditor-General of Colonial Accounts in New South Wales
1824–1852
Succeeded by
Francis Merewether