William Hall of Dunglass

Biographical Summary

Hall of Dungalss, William. Ref: 666. Male.

• Profession: Unknown.
• Appointments Held: Barrister.
• Training: Lincoln's Inn 1810.
• Undergraduate Studies: BA(Cantab 1814), MA(Cantab 1819).
• Mother: Lady Helen Douglas.
• Father: Sir James Hall of Dunglass, 4th. Baronet of Dunglass, FRSE, 1761-1832.
• Siblings: Sir John Hall FRSE 1787-1860, Capt Basil Hall FRSE 1788-1844, James Hall FRSE 1800-1854.
• References: Shapin 219.
• Date of Election: 24/01/1820.
• Proposers: Henry Mackenzie, Thomas Allan, Sir David Brewster (ms Proposal 15/12/1819 NLS Acc10,000/42).
• Resigned/Removed/Election Cancelled/Not Admitted: Resigned.
• Date of Resignation: Resigned shortly after Election.
• Fellow Type: OF.

SOURCE: Waterston, Charles D; Macmillan Shearer, A (July 2006). Biographical index of former fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 1783-2002: Biographical Index. I. Edinburgh: The Royal Society of Edinburgh. ISBN 978-0-902198-84-5. page 403