James Gray (Australian politician)
James Gray (1820 – 21 January 1889) was an Australian politician.
James Gray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for West Hobart | |
| In office 31 August 1872 – April 1877 | |
| Preceded by | John Balfe |
| Succeeded by | John Balfe |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Sorell | |
| In office 30 May 1882 – 21 January 1889 | |
| Preceded by | James Gunn |
| Succeeded by | Charles Featherstone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1820 Ballybay, County Monaghan |
| Died | 21 January 1889 (aged 68–69) Hobart, Tasmania |
Gray was born in Ballybay in County Monaghan in 1820. In 1843 he was found guilty of subornation to perjury and transported to Tasmania, where he arrived in 1844. He received his ticket of leave in 1847 and became a free man in 1853. In 1872 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the seat of West Hobart. He served until 1877. He later represented Sorell from 1882 until his death in 1889.[1]
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