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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. William Sutherland

Mr. William Sutherland, late of the firm of Messrs W. Sutherland and Co., was born at Wick, Scotland, in 1838. Mr. Sutherland was educated in his native town and apprenticed to the carpenter's trade. At the age of nineteen years he left the Old Country for Auckland, where he landed with the proverbial shilling, and engaged in his calling with constant employment in many parts of the country. In 1868, he started business as a fellmonger and wool-stapler, and in 1881 he founded the present firm at Onehunga, where he carried on the business until his death in December, 1896. Mr. Sutherland was an active member of the Wesleyan Church, but in later years attached himself to the Salvation Army, to which body he rendered much service. He was married to Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Bevan, of London, and had seven sons and five daughters.