Parliamentary activity
Information about members' parliamentary service including their positions held and biography.
Positions
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment of Children Committee No.9 | Tue 14 December 1875 | Thu 03 August 1876 | 7 months 21 days | |
| Ultimo Presbyterian Church Trustees Bill Committee No.8 | Fri 02 April 1875 | Thu 03 June 1875 | 2 months 2 days | |
| Member for Williams | Thu 31 December 1874 | Tue 16 January 1877 | 2 years 17 days | |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | Thu 31 December 1874 | Tue 16 January 1877 | 2 years 17 days |
Biography
Personal information
Illegitimate son of Bourn Russell (also a Member of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales) and Elizabeth Watson. Married Esther Emma Leach on 29 January 1842 at Morpeth and had issue, 8 sons and 5 daughters. Arrived in New South Wales about 1829. He was known as William Watson during his life.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Soda water and cordial manufacturer in the 1850s.
Additional information
The photograph has been kindly supplied by a descendant