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Dictionary of Indian Biography (Buckland)

Dictionary of Indian Biography A to C

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Date transcribed	2011-01-01
Transcribed by	Peter Bailey
Comment	Note that notables of Indian, Afghan, etc. origin do not always follow the alphabetical name pattern established by Buckland in his original work.

	Surname	Coleman
	First Name(s)	James George
	Year of Birth	1824
	Year of Death	1883
	Entry	Born 1824 : was originally in the Marine Service : became partner with Mr. Macdowell, and later sole proprietor in a firm at Madras, which by great industry and application he made a flourishing and profitable business : did much for the social and public welfare of the community : joined the Volunteer movement at its commencement ; became its Lt-Colonel and commanded the Duke's Own Artillery Corps : was an active member of the Municipal Corporation : and a member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1879 : contributed largely to charitable institutions ; died at Royapuram, Madras. Dec. 14, 1883 : one of the foremost of the Eurasian Community of Madras.

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