Background
WATT, George was born on March 26, 1854 in Macduff, Banffshire. Son of Alexander Watt, shipowner, Macduff.
WATT, George was born on March 26, 1854 in Macduff, Banffshire. Son of Alexander Watt, shipowner, Macduff.
Studied at Aberdeen University (Master of Arts). Studied law at Edinburgh University, 1st class honours in Public Law and Civil Law. Built up a large general practice.
Largely employed in jury trials. Was member of Edinburgh School Board for some years. Contested Banffshire Unionist 1900.
Advocate, King’s Counsel. Sheriff of Chancery, Scotland, 1905.
Spouse 1883,daughter of Reverend A. Moody Stuart, Doctor of Divinity, of Edinburgh.