The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Laurie, Henry Montague
Laurie, Henry Montague, M.A., Bar-at-Law, I.C.S., Commissioner of Nerbudda Division, C.P., India; b. 1865; educ: Balliol College, Oxford, and in Germany; passed B.A., 1887; called to Bar (Middle Temple), same year; joined the I.C.S., 1886; arrived in India, 1837; became Registrar, Judicial Commissioner’s Court, 1895; Divisional Judge, Hoshangabad, 1899; 2nd Secretary to Chief Commissioner, 1900; Chief Secretary to Chief Commissioner, 1903; became Commissioner, Chhatisgarh Division, 1905; special duty in connection with the organisation of the Dong District, 1905; Political Agent. Chhatisgarh Feudatories, 1906; appointed Commissioner of Nerbudda, 1908.