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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Hunterville — Cameron, Archibald,

page 1525

Hunterville.

Cameron, Archibald, Sheepfarmer, Mangahoe, Hunterville. A native of Argyllshire, Scotland, Mr. Cameron landed in Wellington on the last day of 1840, under the care of his parents, from the ship “Blenheim.” His ancestors as far back as 1745 were prominent soldiers, and many of them fell at the post of duty in various battles. In his early days Mr. Cameron was engaged in pastoral pursuits: subsequently he became a contractor for the supply of stores to the troops, and the proprietor of a canteen. Afterwards he embarked in shipbuilding, and at a later period he settled at Turakina as a general contractor, also engaging in the cattle trade. Mr. Cameron has had an extensive experience in the Colony as a proprietor of public houses, and also as a speculator in land, in which he was successful. At the time of writing he holds about 3400 acres, which carry over 6000 sheep. During the Maori war he served with his fellow-settlers in protecting the young colony from outrage and disorder. Mr. Cameron married Miss Laird, of Wanganui, and has four sons and four daughters.