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Dates 1717, 1722-42
Location London
Vocation Politician and lawyer
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Grizel Grierson; Elizabeth Harestanes
Issue 2 sons
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Solicitor-general for Scotland (1725-37), Lord Advocate )1723-42), Lord of Session (1742-63. Was in France but returned to England 1717 and became involved in parliamentary politics by the Duke of Queensbury. MP Dumfriesshire (1722-41). Fell out with his patron and returned to parliament as MP for Tain (Northern) Burghs (1741-2). Lost his seat on petition though gained appointment as Lord justice clerk (1748-63). Died 1763.