Frederick Seton James facts for kids
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Sir Frederick Seton James
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| Governor of the Windward Islands | |
| In office March 1924 – 1930 |
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| Preceded by | Sir George Basil Haddon-Smith |
| Succeeded by | Sir Thomas Alexander Vans Best |
| 13th Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements | |
| In office 1916 – 11 March 1924 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Governor | Sir Arthur Young Sir Laurence Guillemard |
| Preceded by | Richard James Wilkinson |
| Succeeded by | George Hemmant (Acting) Edward Shaw Hose |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1870 United Kingdom |
| Died | 13 February 1934 (aged 63) Chichester, Sussex, England |
| Spouse |
Doris Basevi
(m. 1917–1934) |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Profession | Colonial Administrator |
Sir Frederick Seton James (born April 8, 1870 – died February 13, 1934) was an important British official. He worked in different parts of the world. He was the Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements from 1916 to 1924. Later, he became the Governor of the Windward Islands from 1924 to 1930.
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Early Life and Learning
Frederick Seton James went to Charterhouse School in England. He also studied in other countries. This education helped him prepare for his future career.
A Career in Public Service
Sir Frederick Seton James spent his life working for the British government. He held many important jobs in different colonies. These were places controlled by Britain far from home.
Working in Nigeria
In 1896, he started his career in the Niger Coast Protectorate. This area is now part of Nigeria. He worked as an Assistant District Commissioner. This meant he helped manage local areas.
He was in charge of towns like Opobo and Akwete. He also traveled a lot to solve problems. In 1898, he was part of an expedition against the Ekuris. He helped settle arguments in the Qua country in 1899.
Sir Frederick was also an intelligence officer. He worked with the Aro Field Force in 1901-1902. His work helped create maps after these operations. He was even mentioned for his good work by important officials.
By 1906, he became a Provincial Commissioner in Southern Nigeria. He also served as Deputy Governor several times. In 1912, he even acted as the Governor of Southern Nigeria.
In 1914, Southern Nigeria joined with Northern Nigeria. Sir Frederick then became the Administrator of the Colony of Lagos. He held this role until 1916.
An interesting event happened when he was sailing home. His ship, the SS Appam, was captured. It was taken by a German warship called SMS Möwe during World War I.
Serving in Malaya
From 1916 to 1924, Sir Frederick worked in Southeast Asia. He was the Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements. This area included places like Singapore and Penang.
During World War I, he also helped manage food supplies. He was the Food Controller for Malaya from 1918 to 1919. He also served as the High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States.
Governor of the Windward Islands
In 1924, Sir Frederick moved to the Caribbean. He became the Governor of the Windward Islands. These islands included Grenada, Saint Vincent, and Saint Lucia.
He served as governor until 1930. A serious accident forced him to retire from his job.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Sir Frederick received several important awards for his service.
- In 1902, he became a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG).
- He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 1923. This meant he could use "Sir" before his name.
- In 1929, he became a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG).
Family Life
Sir Frederick Seton James was the son of William James. His father was a soldier from Northumberland, England.
He married Doris Basevi on January 20, 1917. They had two sons together.
Later Years
After retiring in 1930, Sir Frederick lived near Chichester, England. He passed away in 1934.
