Scottish Court of Session Records

Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck

Name:

Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck

Occupation:

Alias:

Lord Auchinleck

Biographical Info:

Biographical Notes:

Son of James Boswell of Auchinleck, advocate and Elizabeth Bruce; m. Euphemia Erskine and Elizabeth Boswell. Advocate 1727; Sheriff of Wigtown 1748-50; Bench 1754-82; Court of Justiciary 1755-80. Father of James Boswell, biographer of Samuel Johnson.

Auchinleck, Alexander Boswell, Lord, 1707-1782

Auchinleck, Alexander Boswell, Lord, 1707-1782

Connections:

Relationship:

is the father of

Person or Organization:

James Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck

Dates of Existence:

1707CE Mar 1st to 1782CE Aug 30th

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