Background
ARBUCKLE, William was born on July 25, 1839 in near Larbert, 25 July 1839, of Scotch parents.
ARBUCKLE, William was born on July 25, 1839 in near Larbert, 25 July 1839, of Scotch parents.
Studied at rudiments at a country school.
Principal knowledge gained in a large mercantile business, in which he ascended every rung of the ladder till he became manager. For many years carried on a firm of his own on merchant lines. During this time he was elected Mayor of Durban five times.
He was also elected a Member of the old Legislative Council. Ten years ago he retired to farm life. In 1893 was nominated to the Upper House, under the new Government.
Colonial Treasurer, Natal, 1897- 1902. President of the Legislative Council of Natal, 1902-1905. Cartulary-register 1902; Agent-General for Natal in London since 1905; Commissioner of Oaths for Natal in London since 190(5; Justice of the Peace Natal.
Clubs: Durban; Victoria, Maritzburg.
Spouse 1865, Henrietta, daughter of Henry Shire, one of the first to plant cane and manufacture sugar in Natal.
