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Dates | 1717, 1722-42 | ||
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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.