John Linnett (politician)

John Linnett
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Rockhampton North
In office
17 October 1901 – 11 March 1902
Preceded byHenry Turner
Succeeded byHenry Turner
Personal details
BornJohn Linnett
1859 (1859)
Died16 May 1902(1902-05-16) (aged 42–43)
Resting placeNorth Rockhampton Cemetery
PartyMinisterialist
SpouseEllen Conner (m.1887)
OccupationButcher
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John (Jack) Linnett (1859 – 16 May 1902) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

He was born at Essex, England, the son of William Linnett and his wife Rachel (née Cook).

Linnett arrived in Rockhampton on the Southern Belle on 6 March 1874. On arrival, he trained as a butcher and remained in the industry all his life.

On 25 August 1887, he married Ellen Connor in Rockhampton. He died there in May 1902 and his funeral proceeded from his former residence to the North Rockhampton Cemetery.