The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Davidson, Robert
Davidson, Robert, C.S.I. (1878), Madras Civil Service, retd.: b. 1831; s. of R. Davidson, H.E.I.C.S.; educ. at Haileyburv; m, 1st, H. I. R. Smith (d. 1860); 2nd (1862) J. S. Cotton; served in M.C.S. 1852-84; formerly Chief Secretary to Government of Madras; M.L.C. and First Member, Board of Revenue, Madras; is a J.P. for Fife; Address: Clayton, Cupar, Fife. Clubs: Constitutional, and New, Edinburgh.