He was the first Mayor of Auckland in 1851. His company, Archibald Clark and Sons, manufactured clothing and was a wholesaler. Early life
Clark was born in Beith, Scotland, in 1805, the son of Andrew Clark. He attended the University of Glasgow to become a Presbyterian minister, but returned home to take over his ill father's business before completing his studies. His first wife was Margaret McCosh, the daughter of a wealthy coal mine owner. Their eldest son, James Clark, was born in 1833 in Beith and became a mayor of Auckland (1880–1883). Clark decided to emigrate and they left London on the barque Thames on 18 July 1849, and arrived in Auckland with his third wife and four children on 25 November. Professional career

Clark established a drapery store in Shortland Street in 1850 and initially imported, but later manufactured clothing. In 1856 or 1857, his son James became a partner in the business, which became known as Archibald Clark and Sons. The company became quite large, at one time having 500 employees.
They were the first Mayor of Auckland in 1851. Their company, Archibald Clark and Sons, manufactured clothing and was a wholesaler.
Early life
Clark was born in Beith, Scotland, in 1805, the offspring of Andrew Clark, they attended the University of Glasgow to become a Presbyterian minister, but returned home to take over their ill father's business before completing their studies. Their first wife was Margaret McCosh, the daughter of a wealthy coal mine owner. Their eldest son, James Clark, was born in 1833 in Beith and became a Mayor of Auckland (1880–1883). Clark decided to emigrate and they left London on the Barque Thames on 18 July 1849, and arrived in Auckland with their third wife and four children on 25 November. 
Professional career

Clark established a drapery store in Shortland Street in 1850 and initially imported, but later manufactured clothing. In 1856 or 1857, their son James became a partner in the business, which became known as Archibald Clark and Sons. The company became quite large, at one time having 500 employees.