Sir William John Milliken-Napier, 8th Baronet facts for kids
Sir William John Milliken-Napier, 8th Baronet (1788 - 1852) was an important Scottish politician. He came from a famous family in Scotland.
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Who Was Sir William John Milliken-Napier?
Sir William John Milliken-Napier was born in 1788. He was a member of the well-known Napier family from a place called Merchiston in Scotland. This family was very old and respected.
A Link to a Famous Inventor
Sir William was a direct descendant of John Napier. John Napier was a brilliant inventor who created something called logarithms. Logarithms are a special type of math that helps make calculations easier.
Becoming a Baronet
Sir William's father was Colonel Robert John Milliken-Napier. His family lived at Culcreuch Castle in Stirling. On March 17, 1817, William officially became the 8th Baronet of Merchiston. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that is passed down through families. It means they are part of the nobility.
His Role in Politics
Sir William was also involved in politics. He served as a convener for County Renfrew. A convener was a person who led meetings and managed local government affairs in a specific area. It was an important job that helped run the county.
Sir William's Family Life
On November 11, 1815, Sir William John Milliken-Napier married Eliza Christian. Eliza was the daughter of John Stirling of Kippendavie.
Their Children
Sir William and Eliza had three children together:
- Mary Napier (born in 1817, died in 1902). She later married Robert Speir.
- Robert John Milliken-Napier, 9th Baronet (born in 1818, died in 1884). He followed in his father's footsteps and became the 9th Baronet.
- John Stirling Milliken-Napier (born in 1820, died in 1891).
Sir William John Milliken-Napier passed away in 1852.
