William Dunbar ca.1705-1793
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Sir William DUNBAR of Hempriggs, 2nd bart, ca.1705-1793
Biographical Note
The eldest son of James Sutherland (died before 1739) who took the surname Dunbar on his marriage to Elizabeth Dunbar of Hempriggs ca.1705 and who was then created a baronet as James Dunbar in 1706.
Books
Used an engraved bookplate (Franks 9264): Dunbar, Sir William, of Hemprigs, Bart. 1742
The extent and disposition of his library is not known.
Sources
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.
- J. Balfour Paul, The Scots Peerage, vol. 3. Edinburgh, 1906, p.210.