Background
BENTON, John was born on August 5, 1850. Son of late John Benton.
BENTON, John was born on August 5, 1850. Son of late John Benton.
Studied at Aberdeen University, Edinburgh University, Royal Indian Engineering College, Cooper’s Hill (Fellow).
Appointed Assistant Engineer, 1873. Executive Engineer, 1881. Superintending Engineer, 1897.
Chief Engineer, 1900.
In spector-General of Irrigation, 1905. India Public Works Department. Chief Engineer and Secretary to Government, Panjab Irrigation Branch.