Name
William Craig, Lord Craig
Occupation
Advocate
Sheriff-depute
Judge
Biographical Info
Oxford DNB
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 1 Mar 1768. Son of minister William Craig (1709–1784); Sheriff-depute of Ayr 1787; Lord Craig 1792; Judge of the Court of Justiciary 1795-1812. Political ally of Henry Dundas.
Craig, William Craig, Lord, 1745-1813
Craig, William Craig, Lord, 1745-1813
William Craig, Lord Craig, 1745-1813
Life Dates
1745 - 1813

Associated Cases

Documents Authored

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Title Type Document Title Submitted
Minister of Lochgoilhead v. The Ministers of Inveraray Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, Commisioners for Plantation of Kirks and Valuation of Teinds. The Petition of his Grace John Duke of Argyll, and others, Heritors of the Parish of Inveraray; and of Mess. Archibald Cmapbell, and Paul Fraser, Ministers of the Collegiate Parish of Inveraray; and also for Sir Alexander Campbell, Baronet, and others, Heritors of the Parish of Lochgoilhead

 		14 Jun 1791
Davies, Jones, & Co. v. William Young Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of William Young Merchant in Cupar Fife

 		24 Jan 1786
Watson v. Johnston Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Watson of Muirhouse, Esq; and others, Creditors of Andrew Scott Merchant in Glasgow, and of Donald M'Neil of Collonsay

 		23 Feb 1771
Heron v. MacLellan Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Thomas M'Lellan in Wood of Gelston

 		24 Jan 1775
Creditors of Angus Fisher v. The Creditors of Patrick Campbell, and Others Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session. The Petition of Mrs Sarah Ranken, and others, Creditors of Angus Fisher late merchant in Inverary

 		12 Nov 1778
Duncan v. Maclintock and Smith Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Robert Maclintock senior, merchant in Glasgow, and David Smith, baker there

 		29 Jul 1778
Beck v. M'Clone Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Beck, Merchant in Kirkudbright, Pursuer

 		3 Feb 1785
Hamilton v. Hunter and Co. Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Hamilton senior, Insurance-Broker in Glasgow

 		18 Jul 1782
Walpoles v. John Walker Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of William Alexander, late Merchant in Edinburgh

 		23 Jun 1778
Robertson v. Robertson and Miller Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Thomas Robertson, Writer in Cupar

 		13 Feb 1782
Stevensons v. M'Gruther Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John and William Stevensons tacksmen of Blairinroir and Longside, Suspenders

 		11 Feb 1791
Minister of Lochgoilhead v. The Ministers of Inveraray Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, Commissioners for Plantation of Kirks and Valuation of Teinds: the Petition of Lieut-General John Campbell, of Strachur, and Others, Heritors of the Parish of Strachur

 		6 Jan 1791
Edmonstone v. Tweedale Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Edmonstone Farmer at Nether-Williamston

 		3 Feb 1772
Watson v. Johnston Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Watson of Muirhouse, Esq; and others Creditors of Andrew Scott Merchant in Glasgow, and of Donald M'Neil of Collonsay

 		19 Jun 1771
Archibald Cooper v. Sir William Maxwell Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Archibald Cooper Tenant in Brankumhall

 		3 Jul 1775
David and Hugh Mitchell v. William Ferguson Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Hair-Campbell Vintner in Ayr, and Agnes Carsan his Spouse

 		10 Mar 1779
Beck v. M'Clone Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Beck, Farmer at Balmangan

 		20 Jul 1786
Hamilton v. Hunter and Co. Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Hamilton senior, Insurance-broker in Glasgow

 		9 Aug 1782
James M'Harg v. Marquis of Tweeddale Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James M'Harg, eldest Son and Heir of the deceast Archibald M'Harg, late Writer in Edinburgh, and his Curators

 		13 Nov 1782
Cunningham & Co. v. Craigie Petition Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session. The Petition of William Cunningham and Company, Merchants in Glasgow, Pursuers; 18 Nov 1789
Mitchell v. Lord Alva's Interlocutor Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Thomas Mitchell, Soap-boiler in Dunbar

 		20 Nov 1787
Scrimgeour and Son v. Alexander and Sons Information

Information for Mess. William Alexander and Son, merchants in Edinburgh, Defenders; against James Scrymgeour and Son, merchants in Borrowstounness, Pursuers

 		14 Jan 1769
John Wilson and Others v. James Scott and Others Information

Information for John Wilsone, James Dickson, William Merrilies, Alexander Buchanan, James Campbell, James Robertson, Matthew Robertson, James Muirhead, James Stewart, and Jame Craig, all Members and Fremen of the Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow, Pursuers; against James Scott late Deacon, Thomas Maccash late Collector, James Steven, Robert Ballantyne, William Dunn, Stephen and James Lang, late Masters of the Incorporation of Hammermen in Glasgow, Defenders

 		6 Sep 1792
Cunninghames v. Dougal Information

Information for Elizabeth and Barbara Cunninghames, daughters and only children of the deceased Alexander Cunninghame, merchant in Glasgow, and their tutors; against James Dougal, merchant in Glasgow

 		8 Feb 1775
Pringle v. Tod Information 6 Sep 1792