Archibald Mosman

Archibald Mosman (15 October 1799 – 29 January 1863) was a Scottish-born merchant, grazier and whaler in New South Wales, Australia.

[1] Archibald and George Mosman spent some time growing sugarcane in the West Indies before arriving in Australia aboard the Civilian in 1828.

[1] The pair promptly started a business in Sydney, establishing a warehouse on George Street which they used to ship wool to Liverpool.

[1] His son Hugh Mosman discovered gold in Charters Towers and was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.

His daughters Cecilia and Harriette married Arthur Hunter Palmer and Thomas McIlwraith, both Queensland Premiers.