Name
Edward Armstrong
Occupation
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 1781; Sheriff of Dumfries, 1788 to 1791, when he was forced to resign and disbarred after a number of indiscretions, including being caught cheating at cards.

Associated Cases

Documents Authored

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Title Type Document Title Submitted
Beck v. M'Clone Answers

Answers for Samuel Maclone junior, second Son to Samuel Maclone senior, tenant in Ross, to The Petition of John Beck Merchant in Kirkcudbright

24 Feb 1785
Beck v. M'Clone Answers

Answers for James and Samuel Macclones, Sons of the Late Samuel Macclone, Tenant in Ross, to The Petition of John Beck, Farmer in Balmangan

3 Aug 1786
Inhabitants of the Parish of Crailing v. Hunter Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Brown senior, and John Brown junior, Tenants in Ormiston Mains, Archibald Elliotat Crailing-Hall, William Buckham in Fernyherst, William Hunter, Tenant in Tour, John Bell and Charles Archibald in Upper Crailing, William Walker, Wright, John Cranston, Carrier, James Mitchell, Stephen Oliver, and Robert Glendinning, all in Elkford, and others, Inhabitants of the Parish of Crailing, and Descendants of the old Inhabitants, who have been immemorially in the Practice of Burying in the Church-Yard of that Parish

18 May 1791
James Russel v. James Fairie Answers

Answers for James Fairie, Merchant in Irvine; to the Petition of James Russell, Shipmaster in Saltcoats

23 Jun 1791
George v. Christie Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of Thomas George, Merchant in Cupar

25 Jan 1788
McNish v. Scougal and Ogilvy Information

Information for Messrs Scougal and Ogilvie, Merchants in Leith, Chargers and Defenders; Against John Macnish, Slater in Kirkcudbright, Suspender and Pursuer

16 Feb 1787
Simpson v. Morison, and Glass and Son Answers

Answers for William Morison, late Maltman in Stirling, and John Glass and Son, Merchants there, his Assignees; to the Petition of Poor Elizabeth Simpson, Spouse to James Davidson, late Tenant in West grange, and him for his Interest

2 Feb 1786
White v. Stalker and M'Ra Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of John White, Weaver at Bridge-end of Kinross

16 Jan 1788