Background
WILLIAMS, Ralph Champneys was born on March 9, 1848. Son of Reverend T. N. Williams, of Treffos, Anglesey.
WILLIAMS, Ralph Champneys was born on March 9, 1848. Son of Reverend T. N. Williams, of Treffos, Anglesey.
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Explored in Patagonia, 1873 - 74. In Central Africa, 1883 - 84. "head of the Civil Intelligence Department, Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-1885.
Was also special correspondent of the Standard, 1884-1885. Appointed British Consular Officer South African Re- ublic, 1887. Appointed 1st British Agent outh African Republic, with letter of credence, 1888.
Appointed Colonial Treasurer of Gibraltar, 1890. And also to the associated office of Captain of the Port of Gibraltar, 1895. Received silver medal and vellum certificate from the Italian Government for service in connection 2177 with tlie wreck of the “ Utopia,” 1891.
Colonial Secretary of Barbados, with dormant commission of Governor, 1897-1901. Resident Commissioner Bechuanaland Protectorate 1901-1906. Governor Windward Islands, 1906-1909. K. err. 1907; cartulary-register 1901; Governor of Newfoundland since 1909.
Clubs: St. James’s, M.C.C., Royal Thames Yacht.
Spouse 1875, Jessie, y.daughter of Samuel Dean.