Background
JAMES, Frederick Seton was born on April 8, 1870. Son of W. James, late 42nd Royal Highlanders, Otterbum Tower, Northumberland.
JAMES, Frederick Seton was born on April 8, 1870. Son of W. James, late 42nd Royal Highlanders, Otterbum Tower, Northumberland.
Charterhouse; abroad.
Assistant District Commissioner, Niger Coast Protectorate, 1896. In charge at Opobo and Akwete, 1897. Travelling Commissioner, 1897.
Served in expedition against Ekuris, Cross River, 1898. Settled disputes in Qua country after Central Division Expedition, 1899. Received thanks of Mr.
Chamberlain; Divisional Commissioner, 1901. Intelligence and Political Oflicer with Aro Field Force, 1901-1902 (despatches, medal). Received thanks of Director of Military Intelligence and Secretary of State in connection with preparation of map subsequent to Aro operations.
Actg. Secretary and Deputy High Commissioner, 1905. Provincial Commissioner and Member of the Executive and Legislative Councils of Southern Nigeria, 1906. Acting Colonial Secretary 1907.
Deputy-Governor, 1907 and 1908. Acting Colonial Secretary, 1908, November 1909 to April 1910, and since June 1910. Deputy Governor on several occasions.
Clubs: St. James’s, Sports.