Herbert Webb Gillman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Herbert Webb Gillman
|
|
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 1832 Coachford, County Cork, Ireland
|
| Died | 23 July 1898 (aged 66) Coachford, County Cork, Ireland
|
| Resting place | Magourney Church, Coachford |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | public servant; antiquarian; historian |
| Known for | Postmaster General of Ceylon |
| Term | 1867 - 1871 |
| Predecessor | William Barton |
| Successor | Thomas Edward Barnes Skinner |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Mackwood |
| Children | Herbert Francis; Webb; Frances Hetty |
| Parent(s) | Herbert; Esther née Bennett |
Herbert Webb Gillman (born May 18, 1832 – died July 23, 1898) was an important person from Ireland. He worked for the government in Ceylon (which is now called Sri Lanka). He was the Postmaster General of Ceylon from 1867 to 1871. He was also a judge and a historian who loved studying old things.
Contents
Who Was Herbert Webb Gillman?
Herbert Webb Gillman was born on May 18, 1832, in a place called Coachford in County Cork, Ireland. He was the only son of Herbert and Esther Bennett. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was only ten years old. A few years later, in 1847, his father married again to Sarah Honeywood Pollock Skottowe Parker.
Early Life and Education
Herbert went to Trinity College Dublin for his college studies. He was very good at math and even won a special award, a gold medal, for it. In 1853, he finished his studies and earned a degree called a Bachelor of Arts.
Later, he became a lawyer. He was accepted into Lincoln's Inn, which is a famous place for lawyers in London. He officially became a lawyer on January 26, 1897.
Working in Ceylon
While Herbert was still studying, he was offered a job in the Ceylon Civil Service. This meant he would work for the government in Ceylon. He took the job and stayed there for about twenty years.
During his time in Ceylon, he held several important positions:
- He was the Postmaster General, in charge of all the mail services, starting in 1867.
- He became a judge in the city of Galle in 1872.
- He also temporarily managed the government's money as the acting Treasurer of Ceylon. He helped change their money system to use decimals, which made it easier to count.
- Herbert was also part of the government's law-making and decision-making groups, called the Legislative and Executive Councils.
Family Life
In 1866, Herbert Webb Gillman married Annie Mackwood. Her father owned a large farm where they grew tea.
Herbert and Annie had three children:
- Herbert Francis (1867-1918) followed in his father's footsteps and worked for the government in India. He was also part of the government in Madras, India.
- Webb (1870-1933) chose a military career. He fought in several wars, including the Second Boer War and World War I. He became a very high-ranking army officer, a General, and received special honors for his brave service.
- Frances Hetty (1876-1959) married a man named Eyre Herbert Ievers.
A Passion for History
In 1875, Herbert retired from his government work because of his health. He moved back to his family home in Clontead More, Ireland. His father passed away in 1877, and his stepmother died a few months later. Herbert then inherited the family estate.
After retiring, Herbert spent his time on his passion: studying old things and local history. He became a member of important historical groups, like the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. He also helped start the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society in 1892 and was its vice-president for many years. He wrote many articles about history and became an expert on old castles and tower houses in County Cork.
Later Years
Herbert Webb Gillman passed away on July 23, 1898, when he was 66 years old. He is buried in the graveyard at the Magourney Church in Coachford, the same place where he was born.
