David Greig (MP)

David Greig (born 1793) was a Scottish politician.

Born in Perth, David was the son of Bailie James Greig.^[1] He worked as a watchmaker and jeweller. He was also involved with shipping in the burgh's port. He stood in the 1839 Perth by-election for the Whigs, winning the seat, but he did not stand at the subsequent 1841 UK general election.^[2] During the same period, he served as Provost of Perth.^[1] He later became a director of the Scottish Provincial Assurance Company.^[3]

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b New Edinburgh Almanac and National Repository. Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd. 1840. p. 329.
^ Stenton, Michael (1976). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. 1. Hassocks: Harvester Press. p. 164. ISBN 0855272198.
^ The Aberdeen Almanac. Aberdeen: D. Chalmers. 1863. p. 141.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Arthur Kinnaird	Member of Parliament for Perth 1839–1841	Succeeded by Fox Maule

[Edinburgh-1] New Edinburgh Almanac and National Repository. Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd. 1840. p. 329.

[stenton-2] Stenton, Michael (1976). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. 1. Hassocks: Harvester Press. p. 164. ISBN 0855272198.

[3] The Aberdeen Almanac. Aberdeen: D. Chalmers. 1863. p. 141.

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