- Born on July 18, 1713
- Deceased on December 18, 1787, at the age of 74 years
Occupations
- Member of Parliament for Midlothian (1754 - 1761)
- solicitor General for Scotland (1742 - 1746)
- president of the Court of Session (1760 - 1787)
Distinctions
- fellowship of the Royal Society