John James Galloway
Early life. John James Galloway was born on in Leith, Scotland. In 1837, at the age of 19, Galloway traveled with his father Thomas Galloway (who was serving as the ship's surgeon) to Australia. John Galloway had secured an appointment as an assistant surveyor in Australia. From there he served temporarily as assistant surveyor to New Zealand in 1840. Beginning in 1842 he acted as Commissioner for Crown Lands within the Boundaries. He became a licensed surveyor in 1844, which enabled him to in 1847 secure appointment as a full surveyor. Career. Galloway served two terms  in the Queensland Legislative Council. His first term was from 1 May 1860 until 1 May 1865 and the second was from 13 November 1869 until 17 April 1872. Business. He had purchased a considerable amount of urban property including around the area that now bears his name, Galloway's Hill. Later life. Galloway returned to England in 1875. He died suddenly in Brussels, Belgium on 30 June 1883 aged 64 years. He was buried in Teignmouth, Devon, England.