The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Jacob, Edward Fountaine
Jacob, Edward Fountaine. C.I.E, (1898), A.M.I.C.E., Manager (retired), Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway; s. of late Richard D. Jacob of Stoke Newington; b, 1852; educ: Cooper’s Hill College, London; joined service in the P.W.D. 1870; transferred to Railway Deptt. as District Traffic Supt. 1880; transferred to N.W.P. Ry. 1887; transferred as Manager, Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway, 1905; retired, 1907. Address: Carlton House, Exmouth. Club: East India United Service.