Background
DOUIE, James M'Crone was born in March 1854 in Largs, Ayrshire. Son of the Reverend David Buchan Douie.
DOUIE, James M'Crone was born in March 1854 in Largs, Ayrshire. Son of the Reverend David Buchan Douie.
Studied at High School and University of Edinburgh. Balliol College, Oxford.
Entered Indian Civil Service, 1876, and has served entirely in Punjab. Became a Settlement Officer, 1882. Held various secretarial and executive posts, 1889-1898.
Officiated as Commissioner of Lahore, 1898-1900. Chief Secretary to the Government of the Punjab, 1900. Settlement Commissioner, 1903.
Commissioner of Rawalpindi, 1907. Financial Commissioner of the Punjab and Member of the Legislative Council, Punjab, since 1909.
Club: United Service, Simla.
Spouse 1885, Frances Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Charles Roe.