Stewart Schneider

Sir Gualterus Stewart Schneider (12 April 1864 – c. September 1938^[1]) was a member of the State Council of Ceylon and the 7th Solicitor General of Ceylon. He was appointed on 1917, succeeding Thomas Garvin, and held the office until 1917. He was succeeded also by Thomas Garvin.^[2][3]

Stewart Schneider
7th Solicitor General of Ceylon
In office 1917–1917
Preceded by	Thomas Garvin
Succeeded by	Thomas Garvin
Personal details
Born	Gualterus Stewart Schneider 12 April 1864 Colombo, Ceylan
Died	c. September 1938 Colombo, Ceylan
Spouse	Glencora Barnes Potger
Relations	Gualterus Schneider (grandfather)
Alma mater	St. Thomas College, Colombo

He was made a Knight Bachelor in the 1928 Birthday Honours.^[4] In 1931, he was appointed to the First State Council by the Governor. The State Council was ceremonially opened on 10 July 1931, and Sir Stewart was defeated by A. F. Molamure for the post of speaker by 35 to 18 votes.

He was the grandson of Gualterus Schneider, the first Surveyor-General of Ceylon.^[5]