The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Walker, Earnest Octavious
Walker, Earnest Octavious, C.S.I. (1891), C.I.E. (1891), M.I.E.E., Superintendent of Telegraphs; s. of late C. J. Walker of Teignmouth, S. Devon; b. 1850; entered Indian Telegraph Department, 1871; served with Chin Lushai Expedition, 1890; in charge of Telegraphs with Chittagong Column; Superintendent of Telegraphs, Ceylon, 1895; retired, 1898; m. Rossa, d. of late Rev. Henry Charles Deshon of Teignmouth, 1881. Publications: A Romance of Ceylon; articles on Earth Currents in the Journal of Electrical Engineers. Address: 77, Iverna Court, Kensington, W.