Hawthorne, Julian, Ed. "The History of Washington: The Evergreen State from Early Dawn to Daylight." New York, American Historical Publishing Co., 1893. p. 486. ARUNDELL, WILLIAM, merchant, of Roslyn, Wash., was born in Henry County, Ill., twenty-seven years ago. His father, Timothy Arundell, was a native of Ireland and by occupation a blacksmith; his mother, Mary Walsh, was of the same nationality. His parents emigrated to the United States and first located at Baltimore. Educated in the public schools of his native State, young Arundell engaged in various pursuits. In 1886 he came to Washington and located at Roslyn. Here he associated himself with Mr. Eaden and became half owner of a valuable business property in the heart of the city. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, a Democrat in politics, and is personally identified with the best interests and progress of the city where his business interests are placed. Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.