FERGUSON, Robert (1769-1840), of Raith, Fife and 18 Portman Square, Mdx.

b. 8 Sept. 1769, IGI. 1st s. of William Ferguson (formerly Berry) of Raith and Jean, da. of Ronald Craufurd of Restalrig, Edinburgh; bro. of Sir Ronald Craufurd Ferguson*. educ. Edinburgh 1786; Glasgow Univ. 1788; adv. 1791. m. 20 Apr. 1808, Mary, da. and h. of William Hamilton Nisbet† of Dirleton, Haddington, div. w. of Thomas, 7th earl of Elgin [S], s.p. suc. fa. 1810. d. 3 Dec. 1840.