CLARK, ARCHIBALD (1805-75) was born at Beith, Ayrshire, and educated for the Presbyterian ministry at the University of Glasgow, where he acquired a love of literature. Before completing his course he had to take charge of his father's business. In 1849 he came with his family to Auckland, where he established the firm of Archibald Clark and Sons. Taking an immediate interest in public affairs, he was the first mayor of Auckland (1851). Clark was M.H.R. for City of Auckland (1860), for City East (1866-70) and for Franklin (1871-74). He also represented Auckland East in the Provincial Council (1867-68), and took a great interest in education and in the Presbyterian Church, being an elder of St Andrew's. (See J. M. CLARK, K. M. CLARK.)

Auckland P.C. Proc.; Cycl. NZ, ii (p); Morton.

Reference: Volume 1, page 95

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