Adam Brown of Blackford

Adam Brown of Blackford (c.1660–1711) was a Scottish merchant who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

Life

He lived in Blackford, south of Edinburgh.

In 1710 he succeeded Sir Patrick Johnston as Lord Provost. He died in office in October 1711 and was replaced by Sir Robert Blackwood of Pitreavie.[1]

He is buried in the Covenanters Prison section of Greyfriars Kirkyard.[2]

Family

He is possibly grandfather or great grandfather of the later Lord Provost Walter Brown who was a wine merchant.

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References
  1. List of Lord Provosts of Edinburgh: Edinburgh City Chambers
  2. "John Dickie (Unknown – 1766)". Find A Grave Memorial. Retrieved 30 June 2019.


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