Edward MacDevitt | |
|---|---|
 Edward MacDevitt 1874 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Kennedy | |
| In office 15 September 1870 – 18 November 1873 | |
| Preceded by | John Bright |
| Succeeded by | John Macrossan |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Ravenswood | |
| In office 18 November 1873 – 14 November 1874 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Henry King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward O'Donnell MacDevitt 1843 |
| Died | 4 February 1898 (aged 54) |
| Resting place | St Kilda Cemetery |
| Spouse | Katy Power |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Edward MacDevitt was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.1
He represented the Electoral district of Kennedy from 1870 to 1873, and the Electoral district of Ravenswood from 1873 to 1874.1
Career
Barrister, Brisbane; Immigration lecturer, Britain, 1874–1876
Barrister, Melbourne and Kalgoorlie WA, 1897–18981
Personal life
He was born 1843 in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland and died 1898 in Melbourne while trying to learn to ride a bike during a heatwave.2
References
References
- "MacDevitt, Edward O'Donnell". Former Members Register. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- Gibbney, H. J. "MacDevitt, Edward O'Donnell (1845–1898)". Australia Dictionary of Biography.