Grant, William (London)
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Dates | 1747-54 | ||
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Location | London | ||
Vocation | Lawyer and politician | ||
Place of Birth | Haddington | ||
Marriage | Grizell Miller | ||
Issue | 4 daughters | ||
Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Called to bar in 1722. Appointed solicitor-general for Scotland (1737-42) and made Lord Advocate (1746-54). Upon death of cousin Grant, William filled seat as MP for Elgin Burghs. Raised to Lord of session as Lord Prestongrange (1754-64). Died 1764.