Family and Education
b. 14 Apr. 1769, 2nd s. of Sir David Rae, 1st Bt., of Eskgrove, ld. justice clerk, by Margaret, da. of John Stuart of Blairhall, Perth. educ. Edinburgh h.s. 1779-82; Glasgow Univ. 1788; Edinburgh Univ.; adv. 1791. m. 9 Sept. 1793, Mary, da. of Lt.-Col. Charles Stuart, 63 Ft., s.p. suc. bro. David as 3rd Bt. 22 May 1815.
Offices Held
Ld. advocate June 1819 – Nov. 1830, Dec. 1834 – Apr. 1835, Sept. 1841 – d.; PC 19 July 1830.
Sheriff, Orkney 1801 – 09, Edinburgh 1809 – 19; dir. (extraordinary), Bank of Scotland 1809–14.
Cornet, Edinburgh vol. cav. 1797, capt. 1797–1810.
Main residence: St. Catherines, Edinburgh.
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Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
RAE, Sir William (1769-1842)
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Religion
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