Fergusson, James
From AngloScottish
| Dates | 1734-35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Lawyer and politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Kilkerran, Ayrshire | ||
| Marriage | Jean | ||
| Issue | 9 sons, 5 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Called to the bar in 1711. Stood at by-election on interest of the Earl of Sutherland. Elected MP for Sutherland. Vacated his seat a year later on appointment as lord of session (1735-59). Appointed Lord of justiciary (1749-59). Died 1759.
