Background
CLIBBORN, John was born on December 8, 1847. Son of C. J. Clibborn, Justice of the Peace, of the Castle Moate, company Westmeath.
CLIBBORN, John was born on December 8, 1847. Son of C. J. Clibborn, Justice of the Peace, of the Castle Moate, company Westmeath.
Studied at Trinity College, Dublin. Bachelor of Arts and Civil Engineer, 1869.
Entered 62nd Regiment, 1869. Indian Staff Corps, 1872. Irrigation Department, 1872-1881, and 1882-1892.
Agricultural Department, 1881 - 82.
Principal Thomasson Engineering College, Roorkee, 1892-1901. Fellow of the Allahabad University, 1892.
Member of the Commission of the Research University, 1902. President of the Committee of Industrial Education, India, 1902.
Inspecting Engineer Egyptian Railways, 1902-1905 and 1908-1909.
Lieutenant, 1872. Captain, 1881. Major, 18S9. Lieutenant-Colonel.
Spouse 1881, Leonie,daughter of Surgeon-General Hamilton, R.AM.C., now of Moorock, King’s County.