Family and Education
b. 27 Sept. 1678, 6th but 2nd surv. s. of George Middleton, D.D., principal of King’s College, Aberdeen, by Jane, da. of James Gordon of Seaton. m. c.1712, Elizabeth, da. of William Cunningham of Enterkin, Ayr, 2s. 5da.
Offices Held
Capt. 3 Ft. 1709; lt.-col. 25 Ft. 1711 – 17; brevet col. 1711; lt.-gov. Tynemouth castle 1715 – 17; col. 25 Ft. 1721 – 32, 13 Ft. 1732 – d.; brig.-gen. 1735; gov. Holy Is. bef. 1739; purveyor of coal and candle for Edinburgh garrison by 1739.
Main residences: Seaton; Fettercairn, Aberdeen.
Volume
Commons 1715-1754
Web Title
MIDDLETON, John (1678-1739)
Will
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Oxford 1644
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Religion
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