Johnston, John, 1729?-1786
Variant namesJohn Johnston of Grange (1729?-1786), was the laird of three farms in Dumfrieshire, the largest of which was Grange. He practiced law in Edinburgh and was one of James Boswell's oldest friends. Johnston spent his later years struggling with his family's financial difficulties, and died unmarried at Grange in 1786.
From the description of John Johnston of Grange family papers, 1717-1899. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702202102
Archival Resources
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| referencedIn | James Boswell letters, 1762-1795. | Houghton Library | |
| referencedIn | Boswell Collection, 1428-1936, 1700-1795 | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Johnston, John, 1729?-1786. John Johnston of Grange family papers, 1717-1899. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library |
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| associatedWith | Boswell, James, 1740-1795 | person |
| associatedWith | Johnston family. | family |
| associatedWith | Johnston, Thomas, 1731-1823. | person |
| associatedWith | Johnston, William, 1772-1835. | person |
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| Administration of estates |
| Agriculture |
| Bankruptcy |
| Inheritance and succession |
| Land tenure |
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