Background
SUTHERLAND, Charles Leslie was born on April 23, 1839. Son of late J. W. Sutherland, Justice of the Peace, D.L., of Coombe, Croydon.
SUTHERLAND, Charles Leslie was born on April 23, 1839. Son of late J. W. Sutherland, Justice of the Peace, D.L., of Coombe, Croydon.
Eton (Eton eleven, 1855-1856-57 and (captain) 1858.
Captain Field football eleven, 1857). Served in War Office, 1858-1870. Was attached to British Commission to Philadelphia Exhibition, 1876.
An International Juror, Paris Exhibition, 1878. Assistant Commissioner on Royal Commission on Agriculture, 1879. Attached to India Office for special service, 1880-1901.
Decorated for special services rendered to India.
Formerly the breeding of asses, mules, and table poultry. Cricket, driving, and all country sports.
Spouse 1885, Frances,daughter of F. B. Short, J.P., of Bickham, Devon, and wityow of Rear-Admiral J. H. Marryat, C.B.
Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire 1899.