Thomas Walker (philanthropist)

This article is about the businessman, banker, philanthropist & NSW politician born 1804. For the NSW & WA politician born 1858, see Thomas Walker (Australian politician).
For other people with the same name, see Thomas Walker (disambiguation).

Thomas Walker
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
In office
1 June 1843 – 31 July 1845
ConstituencyPort Phillip
Personal details
Born(1804-05-03)3 May 1804
Leith, Scotland
Died2 September 1886(1886-09-02) (aged 82)
Concord West, New South Wales
Resting placeSt John's, Ashfield
SpouseJane Hart (m. 1860)
ChildrenDame Eadith Walker
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Thomas Walker (3 May 1804 – 2 September 1886) was a New South Wales colonial politician, merchant banker and philanthropist. At the time of his death, he was one of the wealthiest and most influential colonialists in New South Wales.

He was the father of Dame Eadith Walker and founder of Yaralla Estate. The Thomas Walker Hospital was named in his honor.

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