GRIBBLE, J. D. B.

GRIBBLE, James Dunning Baker. Newport, Devonshire 1841 — 1906. British Civil Servant in India. In Madras Civil Service in 1863-82. In 1875 he was Acting Sub-Collector in Cuddapah (Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh). Later on, served in Scottish police. Married Theodosia Baierlein, daughter of a German missionary, six children. Publications: A Manual…

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GALLETTI DI CADILHAC, Arthur

GALLETTI DI CADILHAC, Arthur Mario Agricola Collier. London 25.3.1877 — 23.2.1967. British (with Italian background) Civil Servant in India. Son of Count Arturo G. di C. and Margaret Isabella Collier. Educated at Cheltenham College, studies at Oxford (Trinity College). Joined I.C.S. in 1900. Worked 30 years in Madras Presidency. Retired 1934. Married 1906…

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FURRELL, James W.

FURRELL, James Wyburd. Grovesend, Kent 9.9.1836 — Steyning, Sussex 5.10.1905. British Civil Servant in India. Son of James F. and Ann Wyburd. Studies at Cambridge (Emmanuel College). Served in North India. No further details about him are found. Publications: The Tagore Family; A Memoir. 182 p. L. 1882, 2nd ed.…

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FRASER, Hugh

FRASER, Hugh. India 1851 — Woking (?) 28.1.1920. British (Scottish) Civil Servant in India. Son of Colonel Hugh. Fr. (1808–1858) of Indian army and Florence Charlotte Penney. Magistrate and Collector in Bijnour (1894). Married. Publications: “Folklore from Eastern Gorakhpur (N.-W.P.), ed. by G. A. Grierson”, JASB 52:1, 1883, 1-32 (with a…

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FORREST, Robert Edward

FORREST, Robert Edward Treston. 1835 — West Bournemouth 7.4.1914. British Civil Servant in India. The eldest son of Captain George F. (1800–1859) of Indian army and Ann Edwards, elder brother of —> G.W.F. Educated in England. Served 22 years in the Irrigation Branch of the Indian Public Works Department. Married…

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FORBES, William

FORBES, William. 17?? — 1814?. British (Scottish) Civil Servant in India. In Bombay Presidency. The was written in 1814 and posthumously published. The 1829 Preface states he died in November 1814. Following worldcat.org I thought that his identity is clear, a Scottish nobleman: Sir William Forbes (1851 – 15.2.1816), 5th…

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FORBES, Lestock Reid

FORBES, Lestock Reid. Scotland 25.11.1835 — Brentford, Middlesex 5.12.1909. British (Scottish) Civil Servant in India. Son of John Alexander Sutherland Forbes (1797–1840) and Harriet Georgiana Prother. In 1871 he was Extra Assistant Commissioner in Palámau (Jharkand). In 1882-84 and 1887 District Magistrate in Rangamati (now in eastern Bangladesh). Married 1862…

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FERRAR, Michael Lloyd

FERRAR, Michael Lloyd. Coleraine, Londonderry 1839 — 1904. British (Irish) Civil Servant in India. Son of Michael Lloyd Ferrar, a cavalry officer of Indian army, and Mary Minchin (d. 1858). Joined I.C.S. and arrived in 1863 and retired 1899. In 1871 served in Seetapore, Audh. Married 1870 Rosa Margaret O’Donnell…

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FERGUSON, William

FERGUSON, William. Urquhart and Logie Wester, Ross-shire 18.7.1820 — Colombo 31.7.1887. British (Scottish) Civil Servant and Botanist in Sri Lanka. Son of John F. and Ann Mackerras, brother of —> Alastair M. F. Joined C.C.S. in 1839. Beside botany he was also interested in herpetology and entomology. Married 1852 Robina…

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FAULKNER, Alexander

FAULKNER, Alexander. 18?? — 1881?. British Civil Servant in India. He joined Bombay Civil Service in 1839 and made his career in Customs, Salt, and Opium Department, served in various positions there (1856 he was Assistant Commissioner) at least until 1874. The death of A.F., member of R.A.S., was announced…

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