The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Kretser, Edward Hippolyte de
Kratser, Edward de, J.P, I.S.O.; Assistant Controller of Revenue; b. 1854; s. of Peter Cornelienus de Kretser; m. Alice Grace Anjou, 1877; educ: Colombo Academy, now Royal College; joined service as clerk, Colonial Office, 1872; became Chief Clerk, 1892; Director, Widow and Orphans Pension Fund, 1897; Manager, Public Service Mutual Guarantee Association, 1901; Secretary, Ceylon Savings Bank, 1908; ex-officio Secretary, Public Service Mutual Provident Association, 1893-1900, and President, since 1901; Auditor, Departmental Funds of the Police and the Registrar-General’s Departments; Assistant Auditor-General, Ceylon Civil Service, 1801-7. Address: Gracelyn, Bambalapitija, Colombo, Ceylon.