Edward Maltby (British civil servant)
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Edward Maltby was a British civil servant of the Indian Civil Service who acted as the Governor of Madras from November 26, 1863 to January 18, 1864.
Maltby was educated at Winchester College
from 1826 to 1829 and Haileybury College from 1829 to 1832. In 1832, Maltby cleared the civil service examinations and qualified for the Indian Civil Service.
in 1864 and served a single term.
On retirement, Maltby was offered a knighthood but he declined the offer.
at Betchworth
, Surrey
on October 12, 1843. The couple had eleven children—seven sons and five daughters.
Early life
Edward Maltby was born on January 5, 1811 to British banker and merchant Thomas Maltby(1752–1830) and Henrietta Crichton (1770–1837). He was the seventh of the couple's eight children.Maltby was educated at Winchester College
Winchester College
Winchester College is an independent school for boys in the British public school tradition, situated in Winchester, Hampshire, the former capital of England. It has existed in its present location for over 600 years and claims the longest unbroken history of any school in England...
from 1826 to 1829 and Haileybury College from 1829 to 1832. In 1832, Maltby cleared the civil service examinations and qualified for the Indian Civil Service.
Career
Maltby served in the Madras Civil Service for thirty-two years, from 1832 to 1864. He acted as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Madras . When the Governor of Madras William Denison was appointed to act as the Viceroy of India, Maltby was appointed in his stead to function as the Governor of Madras. Maltby was nominated to the Madras Legislative CouncilMadras Legislative Council
Tamil Nadu Legislative Council is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It began its existence as Madras Legislative Council, the first provincial legislature for Madras Presidency. It was initially created as an advisory body in 1861, by the British...
in 1864 and served a single term.
On retirement, Maltby was offered a knighthood but he declined the offer.
Family
Maltby married Jenny Pennycuick, daughter of John PennycuickJohn Pennycuick (British engineer)
John Pennycuick CSI was a British engineer and civil servant who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council.- Early life :...
at Betchworth
Betchworth
Betchworth is a village and civil parish in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England. The village lies on the north bank of the River Mole, off the A25 road, about three miles east of Dorking and three miles west of Reigate. The village lay within the Reigate hundred.It was home to the now...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
on October 12, 1843. The couple had eleven children—seven sons and five daughters.