CLARK, JAMES McCOSH (1833-98) was born at Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland, and arrived in Auckland with his father (Archibald Clark, q.v.) in 1849. In 1856 he became a partner in the business, and later senior and managing partner. He commanded No. 6 company Auckland Volunteer Rifles in the Waikato campaign (1863), being at Galloway's redoubt. Clark was M.P.C. for Newton (Jan-Oct 1870), a member of the City Council (1886-87), and mayor of Auckland (1880-83). During his mayoralty the city tramways were built and sites fixed for the public library and the town hall. He was chairman of the Auckland education board and president of the chamber of commerce. He died in London on 27 Jan 1898.

Cycl. N.Z., ii (p); Cowie; N.Z. Herald, 18 Feb 1898.

Reference: Volume 1, page 96

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