Edward Terry, 1840-1907

DESCRIPTION

Personal information
Son of John Terry, landowner and Eleanor Rouse. Married Isabel Benson of Tasmania and had 13 children. Church of England.

Qualifications, occupations and interests
Landed proprieter. Born of a well-to-do family. Owned Eastwood Estate from c.1863. Hunting and racing enthusiast who built a racecourse at Eastwood. Master of Sydney Hunt Club and for a time of the Northern Hunting Club; Member of Australian Jockey Club and Sydney Turf Club. Brother of S. H Terry.

References

(1) Parliament of NSW https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members-and-electorates/members-and-ministers/members-details?memberId=766&ref=1845

(2) Trove
Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1971), Sat 23 Nov 1907, Death of Mr Edward Terry
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/85666280

DETAILS

First Name(s)EdwardSurnameTerryGender Male

Significant Dates

Date of Birth 3 February, 1840Place of BirthBox Hill, near Rouse Hill, New South WalesDate of Death19 November, 1907Place of DeathEastwood, New South WalesPlace of Burial/CremationSt Anne's Cemetery, Ryde, New South Wales

RYDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY

Alderman1871 until 1876, 1895 until 1899Mayor1871 until 1873, 1875 until 1876, 1899.

PARLIMENTARY SERVICE

PositionMember for Ryde : Sat 23 January 1904 to Sat 16 July 1904NSW Legislative Assembly: Mon 27 June 1898 to Sat 16 July 1904Member for Ryde: Mon 27 June 1898 toTue 11 June 1901

FAMILY

MotherEleanor RouseFatherJohn TerrySiblingsSamuel Henry TerryRichard Rouse TerryPartner/SpouseIsabel Benson

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