INNES, James MD, Bailie and Provost of Elgin ^{2 3}

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  General Notes:

"1731 September 28. - 'James Anderson, late Provost, being removed by death, in his place James Innes, apothecary, was chosen Provost of this burgh for the ensuing year." (page 180)


"Provosts of the burgh

James Innes, Doctor of Medicine . 1720 to 1723

James Innes, M.D. ..... 1726 to 1729

James Innes, Doctor of Medicine . 1731 to 1734

James Innes, Doctor of Medicine . 1737 to 1740" (page 537)



"James Innes was a son of Dr. Robert Innes, and succeeded his father in his profession. He had a large practice, and was much employed by the best families, both in the town and country. He also took a great interest in the municipal affairs of the burgh. He was Provost from 1720 to 1723, from 1731 to 1734, and from 1737 to 1740, and was Commissioner to the Convention of Burghs in 1721. He probably died shortly after 1740, as I do not find any notice of him after that date." (page 587)

from Annals of Elgin ³

James married Anne INNES, daughter of John INNES younger, 6th of Edingight (without possession) and Helen STRACHAN, on 24 March 1719.^{1 2} (Anne INNES was born about 1697.)

  Marriage Notes:

"James Innes married Anne Innes, daughter of John Innes, 6th of Edingight and Helen Strachan, on 24 March 1719. He died in June 1719. He held the office of Provost of Elgin."

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