MAC ARTHUR

Sir Edward (eld. child of John Mac arthur 1767–1834, of Camden park, one of founders of Australian merino wool industry). b. Bath 1789; taken by his parents to New South Wales 1790; ensign 60 foot 27 Oct. 1808; lieut. 39 foot 1809, captain 8 Feb. 1821, placed on h.p. as major 10 June 1826; served in the Peninsula 1812–14; secretary in lord chamberlain’s office, house of lords 1830–7; A.A.G. in Ireland 1837–41; D.A.G in Australia 1851–5; commanded the troops in Australia 1855–60; acting governor of Victoria 1 Jany. to 31 Dec. 1856; col. of 100 foot 28 Sep. 1862 to death; L.G. 14 June 1868; C.B. 17 July 1857, K.C.B. 23 July 1862; author of Colonial policy of 1840 and 1841 as illustrated by the governor’s despatches 1841. d. 27 Prince’s gardens, London 4 Jany. 1872. I.L.N. lx 51 (1872).