John Francis Buckland
John Francis Buckland | |
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| Born | 1832 Runnymede, Wraysbury, England |
| Died | 1910-09-21 |
| Occupation(s) | Auctioneer, politician |
| Years active | 1863–1892 |
| Known for | Member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, auctioneer |
John Francis Buckland (1825–1910) was a notable auctioneer and a representative in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.
Private life
Buckland was born in 1832 at Runnymede, Wraysbury, England, and relocated to Queensland in 1862. He wed Ellen Gertrude Ashton, the daughter of Joseph Ashton and Mary Hewison. Buckland passed away on 21 September 1910 and was interred at Nundah Cemetery. His spouse outlived him until 1911.
Business life
Shortly after his arrival in Queensland, Buckland established the auctioneering company Fraser & Buckland alongside Simon Fraser, operating from 1863 to 1873. Auctioneering ran in his family; his uncle William Thomas Buckland practiced the trade in Windsor, England. Following the dissolution of the partnership, he pursued a solo career as an auctioneer and broker.
Public life
Buckland held a position on the Toombul Shire Council, serving as its chairman between 1883 and 1885.
He won a by-election on 13 July 1882 for the Legislative Assembly of Queensland seat representing Bulimba and was subsequently re-elected in both 1883 and 1888. On 29 March 1892, he stepped down to concentrate on his financial matters during a period of economic downturn.