Dictionary of Sydney

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Brenan, John Ryan

Solicitor, coroner and police magistrate whose controversial performance forced him out of office and to the brink of insolvency.

Milestone
Born
Ireland
1798
Died
Cohen's Hotel, Wynyard Square
05 Jun 1868
Buried
06 Jun 1868
Occupation
Position
Town of Sydney and its neighbourhood
Feb 1835 - 1856
21 Aug 1856 - 28 Oct 1856
Property
Owner of
1839 - 1864
Owner of
1839 - 1864
Owner of
1841 - 1845

John Ryan Brenan, Coroner for the Town of Sydney 1835-1856

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Irish solicitor John Brenan held many public appointments in New South Wales in the mid 19th century, including the Position of coroner for the Town of Sydney.