Begg, Sutherland & Co

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Begg, Sutherland & Co

'Begg, Sutherland & Co' of Cawnpore was formed in the late 1860's; initially named 'Begg, Christie & Co' then 'Begg, Maxwell & Co'. The company was a Managing Agent for several sugar producing companies and the electricity and tramway system in Cawnpore. In addition the company was an Agent for a light railway supplier [1].

'Begg, Dunlop & Co' of Calcutta had been established before the mid 1850's as a Managing Agent with interests in several industries including jute and tea [1] - see seperate page

The UK based company of both the Calcutta and Cawnpore based companies was 'Begg, Roberts and Co' [1] .

Sugar Mills

The following Sugar Factories have been identified with 'Begg, Sutherland & Co' as Managing Agent:-

Railway Locomotive Supplier

Tramway System and Electricity Supplier - Cawnpore

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 “Industrial Railways and Locomotives of India and South Asia” compiled by Simon Darvill. Published by ‘The Industrial Railway Society’ 2013. ISBN 978 1 901556 82-7. Available at http://irsshop.co.uk/India. Reference: Entry UP31 page ....
  2. “Industrial Railways and Locomotives of India and South Asia” compiled by Simon Darvill. Published by ‘The Industrial Railway Society’ 2013. ISBN 978 1 901556 82-7. Available at http://irsshop.co.uk/India. Reference: Entry WB109 page ....