MAXWELL, John (1791-1865), of Pollok, Renfrew.

b. 12 May 1791, o.s. of Sir John Maxwell, 7th Bt., of Pollok by Hannah Anne, da. of Capt. Richard Gardiner of Aldeburgh, Suff. educ. by Rev. Dr MacLetchie of Mearns 1798; Market Raison 1802-5; Westminster 1806-9; Christ Church, Oxf. 1809; Edinburgh Univ. 1812; foreign tour 1813. m. 14 Oct. 1839, Lady Matilda Harriet Bruce, da. of Thomas, 7th Earl of Elgin [S], s.p. suc. fa. as 8th Bt. 30 July 1844.