James Lumsden
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James Lumsden

Scottish stationer and merchant (1778–1856)

James Lumsden (1778–1856) was a Scottish stationer and merchant who served as Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1843 to 1846.2

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Born Nov 13, 1778, died May 16, 1856.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedHigh School of Glasgow3

Career

Occupation: banker, businessperson.6

Personal life

  • BornNov 13, 1778, Glasgow7
  • DiedMay 16, 1856, Glasgow8

He married Margaret Gourlay. They had two sons, James and George, who both initially joined the family firm. James Jr was head of the Clydesdale Bank from 1851 until his death, and was also Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1866 to 1869. He was knighted in 1868 as Sir James Lumsden of Arden.

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