The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Stanley, Sir John
Stanley, Sir John, Kt., (1901); K.C.I.E., (1911); Knight of Grace Order of St. John of Jerusalem, (1911); K.C., B.A., LL.B., Chief Justice, N.W.P., (Retired); s. of late John Stanley, of Armagh Solicitor; b. 1846; educ: Royal School, Armagh and Trinity College, Dublin; Scholar and Gold Medallist in Classics; called to Bar (King’s Inn) Dublin, 1872; Q.C., 1892; Bencher, 1896; Puisne Judge, High Court, Calcutta, 1898-1901; Chief Justice, High Court, North West Provinces, 1901-1911; Chairman, U.P. Famine Committee, 1901-07; m. Annie, d. of late James Norris of Castle Hill, Blechingley, 1879. Address: 19, Glashow Gardens, South Kensington, S.W. Club: Junior Carlton; University, Dublin.