Background
LYON, Percy Comyn was born on August 9, 1862. Son of William Lyon, Justice of the Peace.
LYON, Percy Comyn was born on August 9, 1862. Son of William Lyon, Justice of the Peace.
Studied at The King's School, Bruton, Somerset. Oriel College, Oxford. Held various posts as District Officer, Private Secretary to the Lieutenant-Governor, Settlement Officer, Director of Land Records and Commissioner under the Government of Bengal.
First Chief Secretary to the Government of Eastern Bengal and Assam on the creation of that Province, 1905. Member of the Provincial Legislative Council. Member of the Board of Revenue, Eastern Bengal and Assam, and Additional Member of the Legislative Council of the Governor-General, 1909. Indian Civil Service.
Riding, golf, etc.
Spouse 1890, Adeline Beverley,daughter of Henry Beverley, late Judge of the High Court of Calcutta.