Michael Fenton (politician)
Michael Fenton | |
|---|---|
| 1st Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly | |
| In office 2 December 1856 – 8 May 1861 | |
| Succeeded by | Robert Officer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1789 Castletown, County Sligo, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | 6 April 1874 New Norfolk, Tasmania |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Campbell
(m. 1828–1874) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1807–1828 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 13th Light Infantry Regiment |
Michael Fenton (1789 – 6 April 1874) was a politician in colonial Tasmania. He was the first Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly.