NISBET-HAMILTON

Robert Adam (eld. son of Philip Dundas, governor of Prince of Wales island, d. 8 April 1807). b. 9 Feb. 1804; educ. St. Andrews; advocate 25 Feb. 1826; M.P. Ipswich 1826–30, and 1835–7; M.P. Edinburgh 1831–2; M.P. North Lincs. 1837–57; chancellor of duchy of Lancaster 1 March to Dec. 1852; P.C. 27 Feb. 1852; exchanged name of Dundas for that of Christopher by R.L. 20 Jany. 1836, and that of Christopher for Nisbet-Hamilton 1855; F.R.S. 18 April 1833; succeeded to estates in Hadding tons hire through his wife lady Mary Bruce, eld. dau. of 7 earl of Elgin. d. 33 Chesham place, Belgrave sq. London 9 June 1877. Journal of jurisprudence xxi 401 (1877).