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DOWNIE, Robert (1771-1841), of Appin House, Loch Linnhe, Argyll.

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b. 10 June 1771, 2nd s. of Robert Downie (d. 1805), distiller, of Spittletown, Monteith and Kilmadock, Perth and his w. Margaret Morison of Spillodon, Doune, Perth. m. 8 Oct. 1804, at Calcutta, Mary, da. of Joseph Barnard Smith, high ct. judge, Bombay, 2s. (1 d.v.p.) 5da. (1 d.v.p.); at least 1s. 1da. illegit. BL OIOC N/1/7, ff. 37, 85, 247; 8, ff. 13. d. 10 Sept. 1841.
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Chairman, Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal Co.; gov. Edinburgh Gaslight Co.

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DOWNIE, Robert (1771-1841), of Appin House, Loch Linnhe, Argyll.
Main residence: Appin House, Loch Linnhe, Argyll.
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Ian Macalpine-Leny, Downie’s great-great-great grandson, very kindly supplied copious information on his family background, business interests and property.

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DOWDESWELL, John Edmund (1772-1851), of 7 Park Place, St. James’s, Mdx.

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b. 3 Mar. 1772, 6th s. of William Dowdeswell† (d. 1775) of Pull Court, Worcs. and Bridget, da. of Sir William Codrington†, 1st bt., of Dodington, Glos.; bro. of William Dowdeswell†. educ. Westminster 1779; Christ Church, Oxf. 1789; I. Temple 1794, called 1796. m. 4 Sept. 1800, Caroline, da. of Charles Brietzcke of St. James’s Place, Mdx., 2s. (1 d.v.p.) 1da. suc. bro. William to Pull Court 1828. d. 11 Nov. 1851.
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Recorder, Tewkesbury 1798 – 1833; commr. of bankrupts 1806 – 20; master in chancery 1820 – 50; commr. of lunacy 1832 – 36; bencher, I. Temple 1834, reader 1841, treas. 1842.

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DOWDESWELL, John Edmund (1772-1851), of 7 Park Place, St. James’s, Mdx.
Main residence: 7 Park Place, St. James's, Mdx.
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DOWDESWELL, John Edmund (1772-1851)

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DOVETON, Gabriel (1760-1824), of Everdon House, nr. Daventry, Northants. and 5 Henrietta Street, Cavendish Square, Mdx.

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bap. 1760, in St. Helena, 1st or 2nd s. of Jonathan Doveton (d. 1792), planter and factor, and w. Mary née Harper. IGI (Africa); Oxford DNB sub Doveton, John; E. Carter, Dovetons of St. Helena. These sources amend the account of Doveton’s parentage in HP Commons, 1790-1820, iii. 615. unm. ; 1s. illegit. d. 9 Apr. 1824.
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Cadet, E.I. Co. (Madras) 1775, ensign 1776, lt. 1780, capt. 1789, maj. 1796, lt.-col. 1809, maj.-gen. 1812 – d.

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DOVETON, Gabriel (1760-1824), of Everdon House, nr. Daventry, Northants. and 5 Henrietta Street, Cavendish Square, Mdx.
Main residences: Everdon House, nr. Daventry, Northants.; 5 Henrietta Street, Cavendish Square, Mdx.
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DOVETON, Gabriel (1760-1824)

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DOUGLAS, John (1774-1838), of Newmarket Palace, Cambs.

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bap. 1 Feb. 1774, IGI Lincs. 1st s. of John Douglas of Grantham, Lincs. and w. Harriott née Lucke (she m. (2) 1791, Henry Jermyn, barrister and antiquary). educ. Rev. Hall’s sch. Grantham 1780; Oriel, Oxf. 1793. unm. suc. fa. 1787. d. 6 Aug. 1838.
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Member of council, duchy of Cornw. 1819 – 20.

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DOUGLAS, John (1774-1838), of Newmarket Palace, Cambs.
Main residence: Newmarket Palace, Cambs.
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The assumption in HP Commons, 1790-1820, iii. 609 that this Member m. Ellen Harley of Brixton Hill, Surr. 2 Jan. 1837 and d. in Grenada, where he was provost-marshall-general, 31 Aug. 1838; is incorrect.

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