James Meston, 1st Baron Meston (1865-1943; ODNB), Indian civil service from 1885; secretary, finance department, government of India, 1906-12; lieutenant-governor, United Provinces, 1912-18; finance member, executive council, government of India, 1919; contributor to Chelmsford-Montagu reforms of Indian government, 1919; baron, 1919; member of various government committees; a co-founder, Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, and chairman of governing body, 1920-6; president, Liberal party organization, 1936-43; chairman, National Liberal Club; a prominent freemason.

Journal references: 2

• 25 Oct 1921
• 7 Nov 1928