Background
FARQUHAR, Joseph was born on July 18, 1854. Son of James Farquhar (deceased) of Auchryde, parish of Coull, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
FARQUHAR, Joseph was born on July 18, 1854. Son of James Farquhar (deceased) of Auchryde, parish of Coull, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Member of Legislative Assembly for Klip River Division. since 1901. Mayor of Ladysmith and President of the Towm Guard during the siege (despatches). Re-elected, August 1900 and 1901.
Welcomed General Buller on his entrance, and presented address from Burgesses, 1900.
Presented address to Lord Roberts on his visit to the town. Adr dress: Stewart Park, Ladysmith, Natal. Late Town Councillor, Ladysmith.
Spouse 1884, Jessie Hall Stewart,daughter of Andrew Stewart and Mary Duncan.