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Dumaresq, William John

Civil engineer appointed as inspector of roads and bridges though the appointments were never confirmed by the British government and his brother in law Governor Darling was accused of nepotism.

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Born
Jersey, Channel Islands
25 Feb 1793
Died
Moreton Bay, Queensland
09 Nov 1868
Occupation
Position
01 Jun 1843 - 20 Jun 1848
01 Sep 1851 - 29 Feb 1856
19 May 1856
Property
Owner of
1841 - 1868
Relationship
Relative of
Sibling
Sibling
Spouse
15 Oct 1830 - 09 Nov 1868