Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke

Lt.-Col. Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke CMG FRGS (4 February 1842 – 27 August 1893)^[2] was a British military officer and colonial administrator who served as the first Commander of the Ceylon Volunteers. He was appointed on 20 April 1888 until 27 August 1893. He succeeded William Wilby as General Officer Commanding, Ceylon. He was succeeded by Henry Byrde.^[3]

Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke CMG, FRGS, FRCI
Born	4 February 1842 Brussels, Belgium[1]
Died	27 August 1893(1893-08-27) (aged 51) Hove, Brighton, England
Allegiance	British Ceylon
Branch	Ceylon Defence Force
Rank	Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit	Royal Artillery
Commands	Commander of the Ceylon Volunteers

He was the ninth Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1883, succeeding A. B. Fyers, and held the office until 1893. He was succeeded by David G. Mantell.^[4]