BORN at Maryport, Cumberland; died at Parkside, S. A., December 17, 1884, in his 65th year. Arrived in Adelaide, January 11, 1850, in the barque "Richardson," commanded by his brother. Captain Jas. English, and accompanied by Mrs. English and his brother-in-law (Mr. Henry Brown). Shortly after, in company with Mr. Brown, he erected a builder's workshop in Carrington-street, and subsequently purchased a corner acre in Hindmarsh-square, where their business was considerably extended. After sixteen years, Mr. English, in consequence of being elected a member of the Legislative Council, was compelled under the Contractors in Parliament Act to sever his connection with the firm, and on his resignation was presented by his employés with an address and handsome epergne. Messrs. English & Brown opened the Glen Ewin Freestone Quarries at Teatree Gully, and some of the finest buildings in the province were erected by them. Among these may be mentioned the Town Hall, Parliament Houses, Chalmers' Church, the National Bank, the Flinders-street Baptist Church, and others in Adelaide. On leaving his previous business, Mr. English practised as an architect, and ultimately took Mr. Rowland Rees as partner. This firm was dissolved after three years, and he was next associated with Mr. G. K. Soward, who was his partner at the time of his death. On February 25, 1878, prior to his departure for Europe, Mr. English was entertained at a banquet in the Town Hall. The late Mr. W. Townsend, M.P., presided, and the company included most of the leading citizens of Adelaide. On this occasion Mr. English was presented with a beautifully-illuminated address, numerously signed by prominent colonists, recording their appreciation of his services. His Parliamentary career dates from March 1, 1865, when he was elected to the Legislative Council. He held this until February 2, 1869, when his ​term expired. He was, however, re-elected soon after, and retained his seat till July 30, 1878, when he resigned. He was last elected to the Council on May 29, 1882, and was a member of that body till his death. He first took office in 1865 as Commissioner of Public Works, and retained the same position, notwithstanding rapid ministerial changes, until May 1867. Although not a brilliant orator, Mr. English was essentially a thoroughly practical man, and his opinions were of a very liberal type. Though not a Protectionist, to use his own words, he believed "we ought to have a sort of protection and free-trade tariff for the encouragement of colonial industries." The first elections under the new Municipal Act were held on December 16, 1861, when Mr. English was elected Councillor for Gawler Ward, and in the following year was a successful candidate for the Mayoral Chair. He filled the position with credit during that and the next year, and several reforms conducive to the general welfare were undertaken and carried out. Mr. English was a member of the Friendship Lodge of Freemasons, and some years ago an active member of the Order. He left a widow, four daughters, one son, and a brother. Captain English, J.P.