The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Marsh, Henry
Marsh, Henry, M.D., C. I.E., (1900); b. 1850; 3rd s. of late Francis Marsh, J.P. of Spring Mount, Queen’s Co; educ: at Kingstown School, Ireland; passed through Cooper’s Hill, R.I.E. College, 1871-74; obtained 1st class honours in Mathematics; joined service as Assistant Engineer, Public Works Dept., India, 1874; Executive Engineer, 1881; Superintending Engineer, 1897; Chief Engineer and Secretary, 1901; Member, Legislative Council, U.P., 1903-5; Secretary to Government (Irrigation Branch); thanked by the Government of U.P., and the Government of India for his work in connection with the development of Irrigation in the Ganges and Jumna Systems; re-employed by Government of India as Consulting Engineer for Irrigation in Central India. Publications: Some Indirect Benefits of Irrigation not generally recognised; Protection of Irrigation; Investigations in Central India. Address: 10, Harrington Gardens, S.W. Clubs: East India United Service, Mid Surrey.