Background
BURLS, Edwin Grant was born on April 25, 1844. Son of late Charles Burls.
BURLS, Edwin Grant was born on April 25, 1844. Son of late Charles Burls.
Studied at Denmark Hill Grammar School.
Entered India Office, 1863. Junior clerk, store dept., 1865. Senior clerk, 1875; assistant to director-general of stores, 1891.
Deputy director-general, 1895. Late Major 1st Surrey Artillery Volunteer Corps, having held commission, 1868-1882. Director-General of Stores, India Office, 1896-1909. C. S. I. 1902.
Clubs: East India United Service, St. Stephen’s, Northbrook.
Spouse 1875, Edith Louisa,daughter of late James Williams.