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Scottish baronet and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir James Abercromby of Birkenbog, 2nd Baronet (c. 1670 – 20 September 1734)[1] was a Scottish baronet and politician.
He was the oldest son of Sir Alexander Abercromby, 1st Baronet and his third wife Elizabeth Baird, daughter of Sir James Baird.[2] Abercromby succeeded his father as baronet in 1684.[2] He entered the Parliament of Scotland in 1693, sitting as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Banffshire until 1702.[3]
Abercromby had a library of some importance, and books with his engraved bookplate can still be found in libraries today.[4]
Abercromby married Mary Gordon, daughter of Arthur Gordon. They had fifteen children, ten sons and five daughters.[5] Abercromby was succeeded in the baronetcy by his third and oldest surviving son Robert.[5]
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