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Sholto Charles Douglas, 15th Earl of Morton

 

 

Sholto, 15th earl of MortonSholto Charles was born in 1732 and was the only son of James, 14th Earl of Morton to survive to adulthood. 

He married Katharine Hamilton, Daughter of John Hamilton, and sired two sons. His first son, George, would succeed his father after his death, September 25, 1774.

This image is taken from a family group portrait, when he would have been Lord Aberdour.

 

Death: 1774

Father: James (14th Earl of Morton) Douglas b: 1709
Mother: Agatha Halyburton

 

See also The Earls of Morton

 


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