John Henry Garstin
| John Henry Garstin CSI | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Madras (acting) | |
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In office 1 December 1890 – 23 January 1891 | |
| Governor-General | Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne |
| Preceded by | Robert Bourke, 1st Baron Connemara |
| Succeeded by | Beilby Lawley, 3rd Baron Wenlock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1838 |
| Died |
1903 United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
John Henry Garstin (1838-1903) was an Indian civil servant and administrator who acted as the Governor of Madras from 1 December 1890 to 23 January 1891.
Early life
Garstin was born in the United Kingdom in 1838 where he was educated before qualifying for the Indian Civil Service.
In India
Garstin began his career as the Private Secretary to Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier, then Governor of Madras and served from 27 March 1866 to 25 January 1870, when he was appointed to the Board of Revenue.
Garstin was nominated to the Madras Legislative Council and served from 9 January 1889 to 9 January 1894. When the tenure of Lord Connemara came to an end, Garstin acted as the Governor of Madras for a short period till the appointment of Beilby Lawley, 3rd Baron Wenlock
Works
- John Henry Garstin (1878). Manual of the South Arcot District. Lawrence Asylum Press.
| Preceded by Robert Bourke, 1st Baron Connemara |
Governor of Madras (acting) 1890-1891 |
Succeeded by Beilby Lawley, 3rd Baron Wenlock |
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