Background
MERK, William Rudolph Henry was born on December 12, 1852 in Simla, India. Son of Reverend J. N. Merk.
MERK, William Rudolph Henry was born on December 12, 1852 in Simla, India. Son of Reverend J. N. Merk.
Studied at private schools in Switzerland and Germany, King’s College Aberdeen. Passed 3rd for I.; Doctor of Laws.
Civil Service; joined in India, 1875. On political duty in Afghan War, 1879-S1. Under-Secretary Punjab Government, 1SS2-S4.
With Afghan Boundary Commission, 1884-S7. Deputy-Commissioner, Peshawar, 1887-1892. In charge of Kurram, 1892-1894.
Commissioner, Peshawar, 1896-1898. With Black Mountain Expedition, 1888. Chief Political Officer, Mohmand Field Force, 1897.
Chief Secy. Punjab Government, 1898-1899. Commissioner, Deraj at, 1900-1901. In charge of Mahsud Waziri blockade, 1900-1902.
Commissioner, Multan, 1903. Chief Commissioner Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 1904-1906. Commissioner, Delhi, 1906-1907.
Multan, 1908.
Member, Legislative Council, Govt, of India, 1909. Financial Commissioner Punjab. Chief Commissioner of N.W.F. Province.
Decorated for services with Afghan Boundary Commission. Indian Civil Service.
Club: East India United Service.
Riding, shooting, fishing, etc.
Spouse 1894, Rosamond,daughter of A. Savory of Kirkham Abbey, and Sun Rising, Banbury.
Companion of the Order of the Star of India 1887.