Charles Pilcher
Charles Edward Pilcher KC (20 April 1844 – 22 December 1916) was an Australian barrister and member of the Parliament of New South Wales.
Charles Pilcher | |
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| Born | 20 April 1844 West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Died | 22 December 1916 (aged 72) Lewisham, New South Wales |
| Burial place | Waverley Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | barrister, politician |
| Spouse |
Maria McPhillamy
(m. 1871; died 1903) |
| Parents |
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Early life
He was born at West Maitland, New South Wales, the younger son of Henry Incledon Pilcher, solicitor, and his wife Eliza (née Brockley). He was educated at the Presbyterian High School and the University of Sydney, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1865. He was admitted to the bar in 1867.[1]
In 1871, he married Maria McPhillamy[2] (died 1903),[3] with whom he had four children.
New South Wales parliament
He contested the Legislative Assembly seat of West Macquarie at the 1874–75 election, winning with 58.7% of the votes.[4] He held the seat at the 1877 election,[5] and 1880 election,[6] before retiring in 1882.[7]
In 1891, he was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, where he remained until his death at Lewisham on 22 December 1916 (aged 72).[7][8] He was appointed King's Counsel in 1902.[1]
References
- McLaughlin, John Kennedy (1988). "Charles Edward Pilcher (1844–1916)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 11. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. 27 January 1872. p. 9 – via Trove.
- "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 August 1903. p. 10 – via Trove.
- Green, Antony. "1874-5 West Macquarie". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- Green, Antony. "1877 West Macquarie". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- Green, Antony. "1880 West Macquarie". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- "Mr Charles Edward Pilcher, KC (1844-1916)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- "Mr Pilcher's funeral". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 December 1916. p. 6 – via Trove.