James Adam, Lord Adam
Scottish judge (1824–1914); Senator of the College of Justice
About James Adam, Lord Adam
Lived 1824 – 1914 (aged 89). James Adam, Lord Adam was a British judge.
James Adam, Lord Adam (31 October 1824 – 27 August 1914) was a Scottish judge and Senator of the College of Justice.
Life
He was born in Edinburgh on 31 October 1824 the eldest son of James Adam WS of 14 Dublin Street in Edinburgh's New Town. He studied law at the University of Edinburgh.
In 1854 he was a Solicitor of the Supreme Court (SSC).
He died at his home in Midlothian on 27 August 1914. He is buried with his family in Dean Cemetery in the west of Edinburgh. The grave lies against the north wall of the northern extension.
Family He was married to Catharine Beatson Beatson-Bell of Glenfarg, the sister of a legal colleague John Beatson-Bell WS. They had three daughters.
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Scottish judge (1824–1914); Senator of the College of Justice
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James Adam, Lord Adam was born on 31 October 1824.
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James Adam, Lord Adam died on 27 August 1914.
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