James Veitch, Lord Elliock facts for kids
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James Veitch, Lord Elliock
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| Born | 25 September 1712  |
| Died | 1 July 1793 (aged 80) |
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| Occupation | Judge |
James Veitch, also known as Lord Elliock, was an important Scottish person who lived a long time ago (from 1712 to 1793). He was a lawyer, a judge, and even a politician. He also owned land and became a top judge in Scotland.
Early Life and Education
James Veitch was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in September 1712. His father was William Veitch, a lawyer from Elliock House near Dumfries. His mother was Christian Thomson. Her father, Gavin Thomson, was a leader in the town of Peebles.
James studied law at several universities. He went to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He also studied in Europe, at Leiden University in the Netherlands and Halle University in Germany. While in Germany, he met Frederick the Great, who was a powerful king.
In 1738, James became a lawyer in Scotland. This meant he could argue cases in court.
Career as a Judge and Politician
In 1747, James Veitch became the Sheriff-Depute of Peebles. This was a job similar to a local judge or law enforcer.
From 1755 to 1760, he was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Dumfriesshire. This meant he helped make laws for the country.
In 1761, James was chosen to be a Senator of the College of Justice. This was a very important position. It meant he became one of the main judges in Scotland's highest court.
He also held other important roles. In 1769, he helped manage lands that had been taken by the government. From 1776, he was a leader at the Royal Bank of Scotland. He also joined a group that helped improve factories and fishing in Scotland starting in 1777.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1783, James Veitch became a founding member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a famous group that promotes science and learning.
He passed away in Edinburgh on July 1, 1793, when he was 80 years old. He was buried in Restalrig Churchyard.
Family
James Veitch had a daughter named Mary Veitch (1752-1776).
