The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Harris, 4th Baron, George Robert Canning
Harris, 4th Baron (of Seringapatam and Mysore.and of Belmont, Kent, 1815), George Robert Canning, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., D.L., J.P.; A.D.C. to the King; b. 1851; s. of 3rd Baron; S. father, 1872; educ: Eton; Christ Church, Oxford; Under-Secretary for India, 1885-1886; Under Secretary for War, 1886-89; Governor of Bombay, 1890-95; A.A.G. for Imperial Yeomanry in England, 1900; in S.Africa. 1901; a well-known cricketer; Hon Col. 4th Batt. The Buffs; Lord-in-Waiting to Queen Victoria, 1895-1900; owns about 4,700 acres; m Lucy Ada Jervis, C.I., d. of 3rd Viscount St. Vincent, 1874; Heir & son; Hon; George St. Vincent Harris, q.v. Address: Belmont, Eaversham, Kent. Clubs: Carlton, Cavalry.