Bartley Fahey Explained

Bartley Fahey
Office1:Queensland Legislative Council
Term Start1:12 July 1906
Term End1:9 August 1920
Birth Date:1836 10, df=yes
Birth Place:New Quay, County Clare, Ireland
Death Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Restingplace:Toowong Cemetery
Birthname:Bartley Fahey
Nationality:Irish Australian
Spouse:Agnes Anne Corser (m.1876 d.1937)
Occupation:Harbourmaster

Bartley Fahey (15 October 1836 – 9 August 1920) was member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]

Early life

Fahey was born in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland to Peter Fahey and his wife Margaret Mary (née Manning). On his arrival in Australia he worked as a harbourmaster and water police magistrate in several towns across Queensland.[1]

Political career

Fahey was called up to the Queensland Legislative Council in May 1904 and served until his death in August 1920.[1]

Personal life

Fahey married Agnes Anne Corser in 1876, and together had three children.[1]

He died in August 1920[2] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Members. Parliament of Queensland. 2015. 16 March 2015.
  2. News: DEATH OF MR. B. FAHEY, M.L.C. . . 10 August 1920 . 16 March 2015 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
  3. https://online.brisbane.qld.gov.au/cemeteries/cemeteries_step3.jsp?mapdisplay=184309 Fahey Bartley