Francis Kates | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Darling Downs |
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In office 26 November 1878 – 1 November 1881 Serving with William Miles |
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Preceded by | William Graham |
Succeeded by | William Allan |
In office 1 October 1883 – 4 May 1888 Serving with William Allan |
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Preceded by | William Allan |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Cunningham |
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In office 11 March 1899 – 26 September 1903 |
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Preceded by | Thomas McGahan |
Succeeded by | Duncan Watson |
Personal details | |
Born |
Francis Benjamin Kates 1 July 1830 Berlin, Prussia |
Died | 26 September 1903 Dalveen, Queensland, Australia |
(aged 73)
Resting place | Strath Elbess Cemetery, Dalveen |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations |
Ministerial |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Matthews (m.1858 d.1904) |
Occupation | Flour mill owner |
Religion | Church of England |
Francis Benjamin Kates was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. He was the Member for Darling Downs from 26 November 1878 until 1 November 1881, and from 1 October 1883 until 4 May 1888. He was the Independent Member for Cunningham from 11 March 1899 until his death on 26 September 1903.
He was born on 1 July 1830 in Berlin, Prussia, the son of Benjamin Kates and his wife, Henrietta. He married Sarah Matthews in London in 1858. He had two sons and a daughter.