The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Obeyeseker, Hon’ble Sir Solomon Christoffel
Obeyeseker, Hon’ble Sir Solomon Christoffel, Kt. (1911), First Low Country Simhalese Member, Ceylon; s. of late D. B. F. Obeyesekara Mudaliar of Talpi, Pattao, Galle, Ceylon; b. 1818; educ: at the Colombo Academy and St. Thomas College, Colombo; Bar-at-law, Colombo, 1872; appointed M.I.C, 1900; Vice-President, Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society; Member, Contral Irrigation Board, Colombo; Anglican Synod of Ceylon; Royal Colonial Institute, London, and of the British Empire League; Incorporated Trustee of the Church of England, Ceylon; Trustee of all Saints Church, Colombo; President, Singalese Sports Club; Vice-President, Ceylon Agricultural Society; Justice of the Peace, Ceylon; represented Ceylon at Emperor George’s Coronation. Address; ‘The Hermitage’, Candy, Ceylon.