George Atkinson (Surveyor General)
George Atkinson | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Surveyor General of Ceylon | |
| In office 1805–1811 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Jonville |
| Succeeded by | Gualterus Schneider |
| Personal details | |
| Children | Maria Elisabeth |
George Atkinson was the second Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1805, succeeding J. Johnwil, and held the office until 1811. He was succeeded by Gualterus Schneider.[1]
His daughter, Maria Elisabeth, married Joseph Sansoni, the son of Louis Sansoni, the Colonial Postmaster General in 1824.
References[edit]
- ^ "History". Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.