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Dates 1700s
Location London
Vocation Army
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage
Issue
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Illegitimate son of the 3rd Duke of Hamilton who made his military career with the Royal Scots. The regiment was commanded by his half-brother, the 1st Earl of Orkney - Abercromby served as his aide-de-camp (1704-c.1709). Elected unanimously as MP for Dysart Burghs at a by-election through family intervention. Abercromby voted with the Court to solicit favour from the Duke of Marlborough. Did not seek re-election in 1710. Left politics and appointed by the Tories as town major of Dunkirk (1712). Died at his home in Charing Cross 1724.