William Byrnes

William Byrnes (2 June 1809 – 25 October 1891) was an Australian politician. He was born in Parramatta to James and Frances Byrnes; his father was a member of the New South Wales Corps. He was an apprentice saddler before pioneering steam ferries on the Parramatta River with his brother James. On 6 December 1834 he married Ann Oakes, daughter of MLC Francis Oakes and they had fourteen children. His brother James was a member of the NSW Parliament at various times between 1850 and 1872. His nephew, Charles, James' youngest son was also a member of the Legislative Assembly between 1874 and 1882.

William Byrnes

William Byrnes (2 June 1809 – 25 October 1891) was an Australian politician. He was born in Parramatta to James and Frances Byrnes; his father was a member of the New South Wales Corps. He was an apprentice saddler before pioneering steam ferries on the Parramatta River with his brother James. On 6 December 1834 he married Ann Oakes, daughter of MLC Francis Oakes and they had fourteen children. His brother James was a member of the NSW Parliament at various times between 1850 and 1872. His nephew, Charles, James' youngest son was also a member of the Legislative Assembly between 1874 and 1882.