The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Forbes, Sir George Stuart

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Forbes, Sir George Stuart, M.A., F.R.A.S., K.C.S.I, (1909), C.S.I. (1904), I.C.S. (retired); b. 1851; educ; Aberdeen University; entered I.C.S. Madras, as Assistant Collector and Magistrate, 1872; Under Secretary to Government, 1880; services placed at the disposal of the Government of India (Home Deptt.), 1883-4; Offg. Undersecretary (Foreign Deptt.) Govt, of India, 1884-88; on special duty; First Political Assistant to Resident at Hyderabad, and Secretary for Berar, 1898; reverted to Madras Service and posted as Collector and Magistrate, 1891; Ag. Secretary, Government of Madras, 1895; Addl. Member, Madras Legislative Council, 1897; Chief Secretary, Madras Govt., 1902; Temporary Member of Council, Madras, 1903, and 1906; confirmed, 1906; retired, 1909; Coronation Durbar medal, 1903; Address: Hurmere, Gray Shott. Clubs: Welligton, Ranelagh.