MCCLEVERTY, Lieut.Col. William Anson 1806?–1897

Ensign 48th Regt. 1824, served in India 1834. In 1846 arrived New Zealand on the Agincourt to assist New Zealand Company in selection of lands and later in 1846 became Superintendent of the Southern District. 1847 appointed deputy-assistant Quartermaster-General in New Zealand, 1848 Commander of the Forces in New Zealand; member of the executive council of New Munster. 1854 promoted colonel; left New Zealand 1857 to serve as Commander of the Forces in Madras as Major General. Returned to New Zealand. Watercolours of South Island scenes dated 1865–70 are in Turnbull. Watercolour of Paua taha nui stockade 1849 is in Turnbull.