KING, William of Newmill, Provost of Elgin ^{1 2 3}

   Another name for William was KING, Wm.⁴

   User ID: Z61.

  General Notes:

"John King (1606-1670) of Plewlands and his son William (1637-1715) were factors to Gordonstoun; William became trading partner with Sir Ludovic Gordon, prospered and purchased land in Elgin including Newmill, and land that became (circa 1830) King Street, Elgin. Plewlands appears on Kinnaird's map of Loch Spynie 1783."

from Listed Buildings website"


List of Provosts of Elgin

1690-1700 William King of Newmill....

1708-1711 William King of Newmill"

from Wikipedia ²

William married Eldest daughter CUMMING, daughter of George CUMMING of Lochtervandich, Merchant, Provost of Elgin and Marjory LESLIE.¹ (Eldest daughter CUMMING was born about 1652.)

  Marriage Notes:

"His (George Cumming's) eldest daughter married King of Newmill, Provost of Elgin."

from Bruces and Cumyns ¹