William Henry Smith was native to Ireland who came to New Zealand on the 11th of January 1880. William would start his new life as the owner of a small drapery business at the corner of upper queen street Auckland. Once the business had grown sufficiently William went into partnership with Andrew Clarke Caughey which would lead to the formation of household name Smith and Caughey’s. William was also involvied with the temperance movement, founder of Door of Hope which supported unfortunate women in society and represented the Auckland councils Karangahape ward from 1888 – 1891.
William Henry Smith
Died 1912
Block E Row 32 Plot 005.
