Governor of Sierra Leone

[esdel]

My family tell me my ancestor Freddie Mathias was Governor of Sierra Leone.
He lived there with his wife Amelia Blanchard (born 1896 Godstone) througout the 1940s and perhaps until 1958.
Amelia died in 1958

But there seem to have been NO governors in that period!
He did exist, for I met him at the Connaught, Park Lane (but assumed, stupidly, it would be easy to find out all about him later)
Many thanks if anyone can help - even to say "No governors then". Is there a similar position he could have had?
esdel

[carolchipp]

Hi Esdel,
According to an article in the Times (New Years Honours)of Jan. 1934 Frederick Albert Mathias was the Colonial Treasurer in Sierra Leone.
Hope this helps
Carol

[esdel]

Hi Esdel,
According to an article in the Times (New Years Honours)of Jan. 1934 Frederick Albert Mathias was the Colonial Treasurer in Sierra Leone.
Hope this helps
Carol

GOOD HEAVENS, Carol, that is MARVELLOUS
I thought they were pulling my leg!
esdel
What Honour did they give him?

[carolchipp]

OBE and then in 1941 CBE for public services.

[esdel]

OBE and then in 1941 CBE for public services.

Impressive Carol: how on earth did you find that!
To me he was just "Uncle Freddie" - but he DID give me a piece of rock with the gold sparkling in it!
esdel