James David Sifton
Sir James David Sifton, KCSI, KCIE (17 April 1878 – 1952) was a British civil servant who was the Governor of Bihar and Orissa from 7 April 1932 to 31 March 1936 and then Governor of Bihar from 1 April 1936 to 10 March 1937. He was the first Governor of Bihar after division of province from Orissa. He was a member of the Imperial Civil Service appointed in 1902 and served in Bengal and later in Bihar and Orissa Province.
Sir James David Sifton KCSI, KCIE | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Bihar and Orissa | |
| In office 7 April 1932 – 31 March 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Hugh Lansdown Stephenson |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
| Governor of Bihar | |
| In office 1 April 1936 – 10 March 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Position Created |
| Succeeded by | Sir Maurice Garnier Hallett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1878 London |
| Died | 24 January 1952 (aged 73) Sussex |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse |
Harriet May (m. 1907) |
| Alma mater | St Paul's School, London, Magdalen College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Administrator |
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