Jenkins, Richard Lewis, 1815 – 1883
Biographical notes
Richard Lewis Jenkins (1815-1883) came to Australia from England in 1841. A physician, pastoralist and politician, he was MLA for Liverpool Plains and Gwydir, 1858-1859, and The Gwydir, 1859-1860. He bought Nepean Towers Estate, near Penrith, N.S.W., where he built a chapel for divine worship, authorised by the Anglican Bishop of Sydney.
Papers
- Creator
- Jenkins, Richard Lewis, 1815 – 1883
- Call number
- MLMSS 3110 ADD-ON 944
Political service
Electorates
- Member of Legislative Assembly
Liverpool Plains and Gwyder, 1858 - 1859 - Member of Legislative Assembly
The Gwyder, 1859 - 1860