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John Hume
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Born 1711  
John Hume of Ninewells
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Son of Joseph Hume of Ninewells (1680-1713) and Catherine Falconer (b. 1683). Brother of David Hume. Married (1751) to Agnes Carre, which whom he had at least two children, David Hume (1757-1838), and Katharine Hume.

Boswell met Hume at Kames on October 20, 1762, describing him as "a sensible good man, who reads more than usual. He has an anxiety of temper which hurts him. Very different from his brother."

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    Unless otherwise noted, the source for a dated quotation of Boswell's is generally the corresponding volume of the Yale Trade Editions of Boswell's journals.