Background
PORTEOUS, Alexander was born on July 1, 1855. 2nd son of Alexander Porteous of Lauriston, Kincardineshire.
PORTEOUS, Alexander was born on July 1, 1855. 2nd son of Alexander Porteous of Lauriston, Kincardineshire.
Harrow.
Joined Bengal Civil Service, 1878. Served in Assam; deputy commissioner, Naga Hills, 1887-1890. Acted as political agent Manipur, 1892-1894 and 1897-1898.
Political officer, North Lushai Hills, 1894-1897. Deputy Commissioner, Sylliet, 1899-1900. Acted as judge and commissioner, Assam Volley Districts, 1900-1902.
Retired 1904.
Club: East India United Service.