Joseph Cauvin, W.S.
Name
Joseph Cauvin, W.S.
Occupation
Connections
Life Dates
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Archibald Campbell Colquhoun
Name
Archibald Campbell Colquhoun
Occupation
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 1768; Lord Advocate, 1807; Sheriff of Perth, 1793 to 1807; rector of Glasgow University, 1807-1809.
Connections
Life Dates
1756
- 1820
Petition and Complaint of William Macewan — Petition and Complaint, 28 Jan 1792
Abstract
January 28, 1792 Petition of William Macewan asking the Court to overturn the determination of the freeholders of Perth that his qualification is nominal and fictitious
Petition of the Countess of Sutherland — Petition, 11 Feb 1792
Abstract
February 11, 1792 Petition of Elizabeth Countess of Sutherland and George Granville Leveson Gower, now Sutherland, asking the Court to permit them to sist themselves as parties to a question concerning the recording of the entail of Sutherland estate
John Gordon v. Dugald Gilchrist — Answers, 3 Mar 1791
Abstract
Gilchrist objects to Gordon’s freeholder status, asserting his liferent-right of superiority was extinguished by his father’s sale of Pulroffie to Dempster and a subsequent obligation freeing Dempster from all feudal dues.
John Gordon v. Dugald Gilchrist — Petition, 15 Feb 1791
Abstract
John Gordon seeks reinstatement of freeholder status after being struck off for alleged change in circumstances tied to his father’s land sale and obligation to a purchaser.
Dugald Gilchrist v. John Gordon — Duplies, 27 Jan 1791 [2]
Abstract
January 27, 1791 Duplies for Dugald Gilchrist of Hospisdale, Esq; to the replies for John Gordon of Swinzie, Esq; arguing that the complainer represents his father and is bound by his deeds and obligations.
