Edward Wienholt


Edward Wienholt was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Politics

Wienholt was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in Western Downs at the 1868 colonial election on 14 September. The Western Downs seat was abolished at the 1873 election, and Weinholt contested and won Darling Downs on 4 November 1873. He held the seat until he resigned on 1 February 1875 as he intended to travel to Europe.

Personal life

Wienholt married Ellen Williams in 1874. They had 3 sons and 3 daughters. Their son Arnold who also went into politics.