Alexander Lockhart, Lord Covington
The Hon Alexander Lockhart, Lord Covington also styled as Alexander Lockhart of Craighouse (1700–1782) was an 18th century Scottish lawyer who rose to be a Senator of the College of Justice.
Life
He was the son of George Lockhart of Carnwath (1673-1731) and his wife Euphemia Montgomery (d.1738).[1] The family lived at Craig House (now known as Old Craig House) in south-west Edinburgh.
He studied Law at Edinburgh University.
In March 1775 he became a Senator of the College of Justice following the death of Alexander Fraser, Lord Strichen. His title "Lord Covington" comes from a family estate near Biggar south-west of Edinburgh.
He died on 17 November 1782. His place as a Senator was filled by John Swinton, Lord Swinton.
Family
His son was Thomas Lockhart (MP).[2]
He had two daughters, Rebecca and Anne. Rebecca married James Hay, 15th Earl of Erroll.[3] Anne married Charles Boyd (1728-1782) a cousin of James Hay.[4]
His sister Euphemia Lockhart became Countess of Wigton.
His half-sister Grace Lockhart married John Gordon, 3rd Earl of Aboyne and when widowed married James Stuart, 8th Earl of Moray.[5]
His great grandsons included William Lockhart (1820-1892).[6] and John Gibson Lockhart.
References
- ↑ http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info/genealogy/TNGWebsite/getperson.php?personID=I18822&tree=CC
- ↑ https://www.geni.com/people/Alexander-Lockhart-of-Craighouse-Lord-Covington/6000000018149201846
- ↑ http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info/genealogy/TNGWebsite/getperson.php?personID=I18821&tree=CC
- ↑ http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info/genealogy/TNGWebsite/getperson.php?personID=I18833&tree=C
- ↑ https://www.geni.com/people/Lady-Grace/6000000076928838801
- ↑ https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Lockhart,_William_(1820-1892)_(DNB00)
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