A. H. G. Dawson
A. H. G. Dawson | |
|---|---|
| 16th Surveyor General of Ceylon | |
| In office 1927–1932 | |
| Preceded by | A. J. Wickwar |
| Succeeded by | G. K. Thornhill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Harry Gerald Dawson 20 August 1876[1] Colombo, Ceylon[2] |
| Died | 10 December 1957 (aged 81)[3] Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England |
Arthur Harry Gerald Dawson (20 August 1876 – 10 December 1957) was a British engineer who was the 16th Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1927, succeeding A. J. Wickwar, and held the office until 1932. He was succeeded by G. K. Thornhill.[4]
He married Norah Matheson, daughter of Sir Alexander Matheson, 3rd Baronet.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ 1939 England and Wales Register
- ^ 1891 England Census
- ^ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995
- ^ "History". Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, and Companionage. Kelly's Directories. 1920. p. 473. Retrieved 9 February 2024.