James Fergusson

1769–1842 (age 73)

Biography

James Fergusson, born in 1769, carried out his duties as a judge with a sense of duty that combined respect for tradition with a willingness to listen to reasoned argument. He was admired for his calm demeanor and his efforts to bring clarity to difficult cases.

The memory of his work endures in Greyfriars Kirkyard, where he is honored as a jurist who pursued justice with patience and a steady heart.

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