The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Kelsall, John
Kelsall, John, retired District and Sessions Judge; educ; University College, London; Entered service, 1863; Student at the College, 1868; Passed in Telugu, 1864; Passed in Tamil, 1895; Probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police, 1865; Ag Proby Assistant Superintendent till 1867; Passed lower Standard, 1866; Justice of the Peace, 1867; Passed Higher Standard, 1868: Sub Collector, Bellary, 1869; On special duty in Madras, exammining the Mookerjee Mss for 10 days in September 1870; Awarded Rs 2500 for compiling the Bellary Distreet Manual, 1873; Acted in various other places and was posted as District and Sessions Judge, continuing to act as Collector till 19th February 1881; Furlough till 30the October 1882; returned and posted to South Malabar and then as Judge of Godavari from 4th April 1882. Address: c/o India Office, London.