William Maunder Crocker

William Maunder Crocker (born 1843 Devon, England – died 1899 Surrey, England) was an administrator in Borneo.^[1]

Education[]

Crocker was educated at a private school in Plymouth.

Career[]

In 1864, Crocker joined the Sarawak civil service, eventually deputising for the Rajah, although from 1870–1874 he was involved in business, operating a sago factory at Mukah. In 1887, he became Governor of British North Borneo, but only for a year. The present-day Crocker Range in Sabah, Borneo is named after him.

Personal life[]

Born in South Tawton, on the N edge of Dartmoor; son of Emanuel, a tailor, and Susan. Married in London in 1878. He died in Surrey, England in 1899.^[2]

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