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James Boswell - 7th Laird of Auchinleck

Biography


Birth: ca. 1672
Death: Apr 21, 1749

Son of David Boswell (1640-1712) and Anna Hamilton (d. 1711). Paternal grandfather of James Boswell (1740-1795). Married (1704) to Elizabeth Bruce. Father of Veronica, David (1706-1709), Alexander, John, James and David (1711-1712).

As his son Alexander (d. 1782), James Boswell (d. 1749) also studied law at Leyden University in Holland. Following his wife's death in 1734 he fell into a constant melancholy, and spent most of his time on religious (Presbyterian) occupations. He was also active in the renovation of the church in Auchinleck, and participated in the selection of ministers for the parish.

Also known as

  • 7th Laird of Auchinleck

Life with James Boswell

James died when his grandson, the biographer, was only 8-9 years old.

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For most of his adult life Boswell was better known for his "Account of Corsica", which lead to the sobriquet Corsica Boswell, than for his friendship with Dr. Johnson.

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