Sir James Gibson-Craig, 1st Baronet
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Sir James Gibson-Craig, 1st Baronet of Riccarton, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland,(d.1850), (formerly known as James Gibson of Ingleston), was created a UK baronet in 1831.
In 1797 he purchased Haltoun House and its estate, which he proceeded to break up into smaller units and sell off at a profit, leaving the ancient mansion with just 500 acres to sustain it.
He was succeeded by Sir William Gibson-Craig, 2nd Baronet, of Riccarton.
[edit] References
- The Peerage of the British Empire, & Baronetage, by Edmund Lodge, Norroy King of Arms, 27th edition, London, 1858, p.643.
- Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, landed, & Official Classes for 1903, 29th edition, London, 1903, p.611.
- Famous Scottish Houses - The Lowlands, by Thomas Hannan, MA, FSA(Scot), London, 1928, pps: 97 - 100.
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