Background
WINTON, Walter Bernard de was born on November 30, 1850. Son of late Venerable H. de Winton, late Archdeacon of Brecon.
WINTON, Walter Bernard de was born on November 30, 1850. Son of late Venerable H. de Winton, late Archdeacon of Brecon.
Studied at Sherborne School. Royal Indian Engineering (College) College Cooper’s Hill.
Entered the Public Works Department, Madras Presidency, in 1874, and has been engaged in the construction of large irrigation works, buildings, and roads. For some time Secretary in Marine Department. Chief Engineer and Secretary to Government of Madras, Public Works Department, 1897-1905.
Sometime additional member of the Council of the Governor of Fort St. George for making Laws and Regulations. Fellow of Madras University.
Spouse 1889, Emily Mabel, daughter of Maj.-Gen. J. A. Tillard, C.B., R.A.