HUME CAMPBELL, Hon. Alexander (1708-60), of Birghamsheil, Berwickshire.

b. 15 Feb. 1708, 2nd surv. s. of Alexander Hume, M.P. [S], 2nd Earl of Marchmont [S], lord clerk register, by Margaret, da. and h. of Sir George Campbell of Cessnock, lord justice clerk; twin bro. of Hugh, Lord Polwarth. educ. private sch. London 1716-?21; Holland (Utrecht and Franeker) 1721-?5; Edinburgh Univ.; adv. 1729; I. Temple, called 1731. m. 16 July 1717, Elizabeth Pettis of Savile Row, London, s.p.