Background
MEREWETHER, Edward Marsh was born on September 9, 1858. 2nd son of late Major-General SirW. L. Mere wether, Knight Commander of the Star of India, Companion of the Bath.
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Edward Marsh MEREWETHER
Edward Marsh MEREWETHER, British Councillor.
Education
Harrow; Wren’s.
Career
Appointed a Cadet in the Straits Settlements Civil Service after passing competitive examination, 1880. After holding various appointments was appointed Superintendent of the Census, 1891. Inspector of Prisons, 1893.
Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Councils, 1897. Acted as Resident Councillor, Malacca (twice), and Colonial Treasurer. Appointed British Resident, Selangor, 1901. Cartulary-register 1907; Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Secretary to Government, Malta, since 1902.
Membership
Clubs : Windham, St. Stephen’s, Sports.
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Clubs : Windham, St. Stephen’s, Sports.
Interests
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Shooting, fishing, driving, golf, etc.
Connections
Spouse 1883, Honoria Clementina Mary, daughter of late Thomas Braddell, C.M.G., AttorneyGeneral, Straits Settlements.
- Father:
- Major-General SirW. L. Mere
- Spouse:
- Honoria Clementina Mary
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Born
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Nationality
British
Official Titles
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Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order 1903; Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1902. Sir.