Alexander MacDonald Thomson

The Hon. Alexander MacDonald Thomson was Colonial Treasurer of Hong Kong from 1899 to 1918.

Thomson first appeared in colonial service in 1887 in a lowly capacity. By July 1898, he was Acting Colonial Treasurer and Collector of Stamp Revenue and he stood in for a few months as Acting Colonial Secretary for Sir Henry May in 1909, then twice more in 1910 and 1912. When Thomson retired in 1918, on a pension of HK$4,200, he was Colonial Treasurer.

Thomson Road, Hong Kong is named after him.