The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Douie, Sir James McCrone
Douie, Sir James M'Crone, K.C.S.I., C.S.I. (1906) Offg. Lieut-Governor, Punjab (Retd.); b. Largs, Ayrshire, 1854; s. of the Rev. David Buchan Douie; m. Frances Mary Elizabeth, d. of Sir Charles Roe, 1885; educ.: High School and University of Edinburgh; Balliol College, Oxford; entered Indian Civil Service, 1876; Settlement Officer, 1882; served in several secretariat and executive posts till 1889; officiated as Commissioner of Lahore, 1898-1900; Chief Secretary to the Government, Punjab, 1900; Settlement Commissioner, 1908; Commissioner of Rawalpindi, 1907; Financial Commissioner, Punjab; M.L.C. Punjab, 1909; Offg. Lieut. Governor, Punjab, 1911. Publications: A Text-book and Grammar of Bilochi; The Punjab Settlement Manual; The Punjab Land Administration Manual. Address: Lahore, Simla. Club: United Service, Simla.