Robert Boyd (civil servant)
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Robert Boyd was the third Accountant General and Civil Auditor in British Ceylon. He was appointed on 29 September 1802, succeeding Thomas Frazer, and held the office until 1 October 1806. He was succeeded by Samuel Tolfrey.[1]
Robert Boyd | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Accountant General and Civil Auditor | |
| In office 29 September 1802 – 1 October 1806 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Frazer |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Tolfrey |
| Treasurer of Ceylon | |
| In office 1809–1812 | |
| Succeeded by | J. W. Carrington |
Sent as a civil servant to Ceylon in 1801, Boyd became Commissioner of Revenue, and was retired in 1836.[2] He became treasurer in 1809.[3]