Abercromby, James (London)
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| Dates | 1744-c.1758 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Alloa | ||
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| Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
Called to the bar (1738), and appointed attorney-general of South Carolina (1731). Sat in colonial assembly (1739-1745). Returned to Britain (1744) and acted as informal South Carolinian agent in London. Wrote two pamphlets on American affairs. MP for Clackmannanshire (1761-1768), but worked more in American interests. Based in Clackmannanshire from c.1758.
