Alexander Wilson Douglas

Born
1836
Died
1878
Profession
Printer

Terms served on Council

Title Council From To
Alderman Redfern 1872 1876
  • Redfern Council seal (Civic Collection 2006.032.7)

Family background

Alexander Wilson Douglas was born at Sydney on 1 June 1836, the son of Alexander Douglas and Jane Bryden. He married Euphemia Jane Dawson (1841-1900) at Sydney on 28 June 1866. The pair had 4 sons and 2 daughters.

Douglas died at home in Redfern Street, Redfern, on 23 August 1878 and was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery Devonshire Street, Sydney. He left a will and his estate and assets were assessed at £500.

Occupation & interests

Alexander Douglas owned the Atlas Printing Office at 24 Hunter Street, Sydney.

Local government service

Alexander Douglas was an alderman for Belmore Ward of Redfern Council from 1872-76.

References

‘Advertising’, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June 1872, p.3, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13259149

Citation

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