Background
GLASS, James George Henry was born in 1843 in Bracadaile, Isle of Skye. Son of Reverend J. R. Glass and Louisa, daughter of Donald Macnab, Kingussie.
GLASS, James George Henry was born in 1843 in Bracadaile, Isle of Skye. Son of Reverend J. R. Glass and Louisa, daughter of Donald Macnab, Kingussie.
Studied at Grammar School, Musselburgh.
Entered Public Works Department, Government of India, 1862. And held successively the appointment of Chief Engineer and Secretary to Government in the Central Provinces, NorthWest Provinces, and Bengal. Retired from the service in 1898 on pension.
Was a member of the Legislative Councils of the North-West Provinces and of Bengal. Decorated for services in India.
Clubs: Oriental, East India United Service, Reform.