Background
CHRISTOFFELSZ, William Sperling was born on June 30, 1846. Son of late John Arnold Christoffelsz, Public Works Department, Ceylon, and Gertrude, daughter of late W. P. Van Cuylenburg.
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William Sperling CHRISTOFFELSZ
William Sperling CHRISTOFFELSZ, British Secretary.
Education
Studied at Colombo Academy and St. Thomas’ College.
Career
Secretary of the Consistory of the Dutch Reformed Church, Colombo, 1899-1904. Was instrumental in raising part of the large sum required for the restoration of Wolvendaal Church, the oldest Protestant church in Colombo, and one of the most interesting monuments of Dutch rule in the island. Imperial Service Order 1906; Principal Clerk of the Executive and Legislative Council Branch of the Secretariat, Ceylon.
Connections
Spouse 1877, Annie, daughter of late H. R. Fretz, Superintendent Military Orphan Boys’ Asylum, Colombo.
- Father:
- John Arnold Christoffelsz
- Mother:
- Gertrude
- Spouse:
- Annie
