Alexander Marjoribanks

Alexander Marjoribanks
Born(1750-11-29)November 29, 1750
Bathgate, Scotland
Died(1830-09-08)September 8, 1830
Bathgate, Scotland
Resting place
Kirkton Cemetery, Bathgate, Scotland
OccupationProvost of Bathgate

Alexander Marjoribanks was born 29 November 1750 and served as the first provost of Bathgate, Scotland and magistrate and convenor of Linlithgowshire.[1]

He was a trustee of John Newland's will and ensure the construction of Old Bathgate Academy.

Life

The Marjoribanks family held the seat of Balbardie, in Bathgate, since the 1624. His father Alexander Marjoribanks had strong family ties to the area, particularly that of his sister who was the wife of James Wardrop senior, parents of King George IV's surgeon James Wardrop.[2][3]

He married Katherine Laurie, daughter of Gilbert Laurie of Polmont, in 1790.[1]

He became convenor of Linlithgowshire and held the role for more than 30 years. He was proprietor and superior of the barony of Bathgate, which was part of the extensive possessions given by King Robert the Bruce to his daughter Princess Marjorie as part of her Dowry when she married Sir Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland.[1]

In 1824, he gave up his superiority so that Bathgate may become a burgh of barony. Because of his generosity, he was chosen to be the town's first provost.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "The Scottish Nation: Marjoribanks". Electricscotland.com. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  2. ↑ ""Edinburgh Evening Courant"". 6 March 1786.
  3. ↑ ""James Wardrop (1782–1869): from Whitburn to Windsor Castle". Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Archived from the original. 22 October 2010.

[1]

  1. ↑ Hendrie & Mackie (2001). The Bathgate Book.
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