James Veitch, Lord Elliock
James Veitch, Lord Elliock | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | July 1, 1793 (aged 80) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, judge, politician, landowner |
| Known for | Senator of the College of Justice |
James Veitch, Lord Elliock FRSE (25 September 1712 – 1 July 1793) was a distinguished Scottish lawyer, judge, politician, and landowner who attained the position of Senator of the College of Justice.
Life
Veitch was born in Edinburgh in 1712 to William Veitch of Elliock House near Dumfries, a Writer to the Signet (WS) who passed away in 1747, and Christian Thomson, daughter of Gavin Thomson, Provost of Peebles.
His legal education took place at the University of Edinburgh, followed by studies at Leyden University and Halle University, where it is said he formed an acquaintance with Frederick the Great. He qualified as an advocate by passing the Scottish bar and joined the Faculty of Advocates in 1738.
In 1747, Veitch was appointed as the Sheriff-Depute of Peebles. He served as a Member of Parliament representing Dumfriesshire between 1755 and 1760. The following year, he was elevated to the role of Senator of the College of Justice, taking over from Andrew Macdowal, Lord Bankton.
By 1763, his residence was located in Edinburgh’s Jock's Lodge. His career also encompassed key positions such as Commissioner for Forfeited Estates starting in 1769, Deputy Governor of the Royal Bank of Scotland from 1776 onward, and membership on the Board of Trustees for Manufactures & Fisheries beginning in 1777.
During the 1780s, Veitch relocated to St Andrew Square after its establishment. He became one of the founding Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1783.
Veitch passed away at his St Andrew Square home on 1 July 1793. His seat on the Senate was succeeded by William Baillie, Lord Polkemmet. He was interred in Restalrig Churchyard on 5 July.
Family
Among his offspring was Mary Veitch (1752–1776).