David McDowall Grant
British Member of Parliament (died 1841)
About David McDowall Grant
Lived 1761 – 1841 (aged 79). David McDowall Grant was a British politician and plantation owner.
David McDowall Grant (20 July 1761 – 27 June 1841), of Arndilly, Banff and Barr House, Lochwinnoch, was a Scottish naval officer, collector of customs and, briefly, Member of Parliament.
He was the 5th surviving son of William McDowall, Member of Parliament for Renfrewshire from 1768 to 1774, and Elizabeth Graham.
He served as Collector of customs, Kingston, Jamaica from 1810 until around 1836.
He is recorded on a plaque in the former church at Boharm.
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Who was David McDowall Grant?
British Member of Parliament (died 1841)
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David McDowall Grant was born on 20 July 1761.
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David McDowall Grant died on 27 June 1841.
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David McDowall Grant was a politician and plantation owner.
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David McDowall Grant was British.
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