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Alexander Greig, W.S.

Name
Alexander Greig, W.S.
Occupation
Writer to the Signet
Connections
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Life Dates
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Duguid's Trustees v. His Legatees — Condescendence, 17 Jan 1826

Abstract
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Claimants, children of John Duguid, seek share in William Duguid’s estate via condescendence, opposing executors’ objections to their evidence.

Jas. and P. Duguids, and Others v. Wm. Duguid and Others — Reclaiming Note, 6 Apr 1826

Abstract
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Respondents seek to recall an interlocutor granting proof commissions abroad, requesting restriction to major American cities and allowing their participation in proof-taking.

John Shank More

Name
John Shank More
Occupation
Advocate
Biographical Notes
Adovcate, 21 Jan. 1806. Son of Rev. George More; m. Mary; Professor of Scots Law Edinburgh 1843.
Connections
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Life Dates
1784 - 1861

Duguid's Trustees v. His Legatees — Summons, 30 Jul 1823

Abstract
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Trustees seek exoneration after distributing legacies and managing trust estate, pending identification of residuary beneficiaries and resolution of arrestments.

John Morison, W.S.

Name
John Morison, W.S.
Occupation
Writer to the Signet
Biographical Notes
Writer to the Signet
Connections
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Life Dates
1823 -

Sir James Forrest, of Comiston, Bart.

Name
James Forrest, of Comiston, Bart.
Occupation
Advocate
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 9 Mar. 1803. Son of James Forrest, W.S.; m. Charlotte Horsburgh; Lord Provost of Edinburgh 1838; Baronet 1838.
Connections
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Life Dates
1780 - 1860

James Forman

Name
James Forman
Occupation
Advocate
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 22 Nov. 1834. Son of John Forman, W.S.; m. Helen Kyd.
Connections
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Life Dates
1812 - 1886

George Dingwall Fordyce

Name
George Dingwall Fordyce
Occupation
Advocate
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 25 May 1832. Son of William Dingwall Fordyce; m. Sophie Thom; Sheriff of Caithness 1857, Ross etc. 1870.
Connections
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Life Dates
1809 - 1875

William Forbes, of Callendar

Name
William Forbes, of Callendar
Occupation
Advocate
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 13 Feb. 1827. Son of James Forbes of Echt; m. Lady Louisa Antoinetta; Earl of Wemyss M.P. Stirlingshire 1835, 1841.
Connections
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Life Dates
1806 - 1855

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