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 Index of Names in Volume 1 (pre-1830)

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Date transcribed2012-10-00
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentSummary details have been extracted from the above volume for presentation in this dataset. Further details may be obtained by consultation of this Volume cited in the title.

Gratitude is expressed to Dr. Mike Chrimes of the Institute of Civil Engineers for authority to publish these data.

Surname  Blane    
First Names  George Romney    
Titles  Capt.    
Dates  1791-1821    
Employer  Bengal Engineers    
Major Projects  1807-21, Western Jumna Canal Restoration (Delhi Canal - 185 miles). 1811-13, Survey work at Saggar Island (mouth of Hughli). Served with the 2nd Division Dehra in Nepal War - wounded in Kalanga. (Pioneered Canal Engineering in India)    
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A Dictionary of Civil Engineers provided by the Institute of Civil Engineers. Details have been extracted for those who served in India or South Asia between Pre-1830 (Volume 1) & between 1830 and 1890 (Volume 2)
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