George Atkinson
2nd Surveyor General of Ceylon
In office
1805–1811
Preceded byJoseph Jonville
Succeeded byGualterus Schneider
Personal details
ChildrenMaria Elisabeth

George Atkinson was the second Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1805, succeeding J. Johnwil, and held the office until 1811. He was succeeded by Gualterus Schneider.[1]

His daughter, Maria Elisabeth, married Joseph Sansoni, the son of Louis Sansoni, the Colonial Postmaster General in 1824.

References

  1. "History". Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
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