Aeneas MacBean
Aeneas MacBean WS (1790–1857) was a Scottish lawyer with a prestigious office on Charlotte Square in Edinburgh. The name appears to be a corruption of McBain.
Life
He was born in Ardersier near Inverness, the son of Alexander MacBean (1745-1790), a farmer, and his wife, Rose Grant Campbeltown (1755-1830). He was baptised on 6 July 1790.[1] His father is noted as a merchant at the time of his death.[2]
He appears in practice in Edinburgh in 1810 at 14 North Castle Street and is already listed as a Writer to the Signet although only 20 years old.[3]
in 1815 at 65 Castle Street but within 5 years had moved to prestigious offices at 11 Charlotte Square, an exceptionally large and beautiful townhouse by Robert Adam.[4] He maintained the office on Charlotte Square for four decades. He primarily dealt with wills and estates for rich clients. He appears as a trustee in the will of several famous people including Hugh William Williams. He was property agent for many wealthy highland clients.[5]
He had offices at 11 Charlotte Square and lived at 63 Great King Street.[6]
In 1836 he was signatory to a petition against the behaviour of Henry Brougham, Lord Brougham.[7]
He died on 31 August 1857 and was buried on 4 September 1857.[8]
Family
His paternal uncle was Rev William MacBean of Alvie (d.1818).
His younger brother was Rev Hugh MacBean (1780-1851) of Ardclach.
His nephew Aeneas MacBean (1822-1899) was also a lawyer (buried in Dean Cemetery).[9]
References
- Ardersier Baptism records 1790
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaZpZQG2z10
- Edinburgh Post Office Directory 1810
- Edinburgh Post Office directory 1820
- The Dundonnell Cause, Edinburgh Court Reports 1831
- Edinburgh Post office Directory
- Tait's Edinburgh Magazione vol 3. p.744
- Edinburgh death records 1857
- https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/MacBean-116