Background
VANE, Frederick William was born on September 15, 1852. Son of late George Vane, Companion of St. Michael and St. George, Treasurer of Ceylon.
VANE, Frederick William was born on September 15, 1852. Son of late George Vane, Companion of St. Michael and St. George, Treasurer of Ceylon.
Studied at Queenwood College, Hampshire.
Joined Ceylon Government Service, 1870. As Assistant Postmaster-General, acted frequently PostmasterGeneral and Director of Telegraphs. Controller Government Stores, and Secretary Savings Bank, Ceylon.
1900-1908. Imperial Service Order, A.T.E.E.
Clubs: Constitutional, Badminton.
Clubs: Constitutional, Badminton.
Gardening, golf, riding, and organising of social lunctions.
Spouse 1881, Louisa Frances,daughter of Surg.-Maj. J. B. S. Brown, Indian Medical Service.