Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington
Scottish merchant
About Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington
Lived 1642 – 1710 (aged 67–68).
Sir Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington (1642–1710) was a 17th-century Scottish merchant who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1702 to 1704.
Life
He was the son of Hugh Cunningham of Craigend House near Stow, a descendant of William Cunninghame of Craigends.
In February 1675 he was made Lord Dean of Guild in Edinburgh. In 1689 he was made Master Of Paul's Work, a building where Waverley Station now stands.
In 1692 he became a burgess on Edinburgh Town Council. In 1694 he loaned the city £4000 and was made Water Baillie of Leith and a burgess of Canongate.
He is termed Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington, having purchased Bonnington House near Ratho around 1700 from the Scott family.
His daughters Margaret and Catherine were obliged in his will to endow "from time to time" place to a poor girl with the surname "Cunningham" in the Merchant Maiden Hospital.
Alexander Cunningham inherited Bonnington House and Craigend House.
Catherine married George Smollet of Bonhill.
Artistic recognition
He was portrayed by Sir John Baptist Medina around 1700.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington?
Scottish merchant
When was Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington born?
Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington was born in 1642.
When did Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington die?
Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington died in 1710.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hugh Cunningham of Bonnington
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