The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Elliot, Maj.-Gen. Henry Riversdale
Elliot, Maj.-Gen. Henry Riversdale; b. 1836; s. of William Elliot, Madras Civil Service; m. 1866, Carmina Macintire; educ.; Cheltenham College; Military Academy, Edinburgh; Joined Madras 42nd Infantry, 1855; served with Madras Sappers and Miners, in the Abyssinian Campaign, and was present at assault and capture of Magdala, 1867-68; Brigade-Major; Assistant Quarter-Master-Gen, Madras Presidency and Burinah; commanded 11th M.N.I; returned to England on Colonel’s allowances, 1886. Address: 1, Fauconcerg Villa, Cheltenham. Clubs: New, Cheltenham.