Benjamin James Pearsall (1 December 1878 – 18 January 1951) was an Australian politician. He was born in
Rokeby, Tasmania, then known as Clarence Plains. In 1928 he was elected to the
Tasmanian House of Assembly as an
Independent member for
Franklin
Franklin may refer to:
People
* Franklin (given name)
* Franklin (surname)
* Franklin (class), a member of a historical English social class
Places Australia
* Franklin, Tasmania, a township
* Division of Franklin, federal electoral d ...
. He was defeated in 1931 but re-elected in 1934, being defeated for a second time in 1937. His son
Thomas and grandson
Geoff later served as
Liberal members of the House, with Thomas also serving in the
Australian House of Representatives.
References
1878 births
1951 deaths
Independent members of the Parliament of Tasmania
Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
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