Alexander Ryrie

Alexander Ryrie (27 December 1827 – 29 May 1909) was an Australian politician, who was born in Sydney to Stewart Ryrie, a pastoralist and deputy commissary-general, and Isabella Cassels. He farmed with his brothers in the Monaro district, notably near Bombala and Michelago.[1] on 5 July 1860, he married Charlotte Faunce, with whom he had nine children,[1] including Major General Sir Granville de Laune Ryrie.[2]

In 1880, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Braidwood, serving until his defeat in 1891.[3] In 1892, he was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, where he served until his death at Paddington on 29 May 1909.[1]

References

1. "Mr Alexander Ryrie (1827-1909)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
2. Hill, A. J. (1976). "Ryrie, Sir Granville de Laune (1865–1937)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Melbourne University Press. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 25 July 2020 – via National Centre of Biography, Australian National University.
3. Green, Antony. "Elections for Braidwood". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 July 2020.

 

New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Edward Greville	Member for Braidwood 1880–1891	Succeeded by Austin Chapman