WebIn 1707 he was made chief baron in the court of exchequer. In 1701 he was created earl of Seafield, and in 1711 succeeded to his father's earldom of Findlater. WebAlthough in the convention parliament of 1689 he had spoken for James II., he took the oath of allegiance to William and Mary, and after filling some minor official positions he was made secretary of state in 1696, and lord chancellor in 1702. In 1707 he was made chief baron in the court of exchequer.

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WebThe tenant of Moray House in 1707 was the Earl of Seafield, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, and the man charged with securing the deal with England. The pavillion at the bottom of his garden was perfect as a … http://irvinemclean.com/peerage/seafield.htm mms geography

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WebFindlater, James Ogilvy, Earl of, 1663-1730. [Letters from James Ogilvy, 1st Earl of Seafield and 4th Earl of Findlater in 1711, lord chancellor of Scotland 1702-1704 and 1705-1707, to Sidney Godolphin ... concerning the negotiations for the union and other political matters] [microform]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill WebJune, 1707, Seafield received a new warrant for a commission as Lord High Chancellor of Scotland, and on 13th May, 1708, he received a warrant for a commission as Lord Chief Baron of the Court of the Exchequer. He was chosen in 1707 as one of the sixteen Representative Peers of Scotland, and was continuously re-elected until 1727.1 WebMay 3, 2024 · Francis William Ogilvy-Grant. Birthdate: March 09, 1847. Death: December 03, 1888 (41) Immediate Family: Son of James Ogilvy-Grant, 9th Earl of Seafield and Caroline Louisa Ogilvy-Grant. Husband of Ann Trevor … mms function