John Douglas (colonial administrator)


Sir John Douglas was the Irish-born son of Lt Gen Sir James Dawes Douglas and Marianne Bullock.

Career

Douglas was in the Civil Service of Mauritius 1859–1869 when he transferred to Ceylon where he was Auditor-General between 1869–1876. He became Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements in 17 February 1876 – 17 August 1878 before returning to Ceylon as Lieut.-Governor and Colonial Secretary, 1878–1880. He was appointed Acting Governor, 10 July 1883 – 3 December 1883.

Honours

Douglas was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1883.

Family

Douglas had married, in 1871, Alice Anne, daughter of Right Rev. Piers Calveley Claughton, Bishop of Colombo, Ceylon. They had five children.

Death

Sir John Douglas died in Ceylon on 23 August 1885 and was buried at St Paul's Church, Kandy.