John Hosking (politician)

John Hosking (17 April 1805[lower-alpha 1] – 9 September 1882) was a politician, merchant and magistrate in the colony of New South Wales. He was the first elected mayor of Sydney, serving from 1842 to 1843.[lower-alpha 2]

John Hosking portrait
John Hosking, c. 1860

Biography

Born in England, Hosking's precise birthplace has been reported as either London, Middlesex, or South Brent, Devon. His parents were Ann Elizabeth (née Mann) and John Hosking. His family emigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, in 1809, before heading back to England ten years later. Hosking returned to Sydney in 1825.[1][4]

After a successful campaign in Sydney's first municipal elections, the council selected Hosking to be an alderman and the mayor of Sydney. He was appointed a magistrate in 1842. His public office career ended in 1843 when he resigned as mayor due to bankruptcy. Hosking was also involved in real estate and activities relating to the Methodist Church. From 1858 to 1876, he was the first owner of the heritage-listed Strickland House in Vaucluse.[1][5]

Hosking was married to Martha Foxlowe Terry from 1829 until her death in 1877. The couple had three daughters. He died at Mount Pleasant, Penrith, on 9 September 1882.[2]

Notes
  1. Hosking's birth date has also been given as simply 1806 by the Australian Dictionary of Biography and the Dictionary of Sydney.[1][2]
  2. The first mayor of Sydney, Charles Windeyer, was appointed by Governor George Gipps.[3]

References
  1. Parsons, Vivienne (1966). "Hosking, John (1806–1882)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  2. McCormack, Terri (2010). "Hosking, John". Dictionary of Sydney. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  3. Windeyer, J. B. (1967). "Windeyer, Charles (1780–1855)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  4. "John Hosking". Sydney's Aldermen. City of Sydney. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  5. "Strickland House". National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
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