Background
STIRLING, Rigrht James was born on May 3, 1836 in Aberdeen. Son of Reverend James Stirling, George Street United Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen, and Sarah Irvine.
STIRLING, Rigrht James was born on May 3, 1836 in Aberdeen. Son of Reverend James Stirling, George Street United Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen, and Sarah Irvine.
Studied at Grammar School and University, Aberdeen. Trinity College Cambridge (Bachelor of Arts) Cambridge (Senior Wrangler and First Smith’s prizeman), 1860. Master of Arts Cambridge, 1863.
Doctor of Laws.
Barrister Lincoln’s Inn, November 1862. Practised as conveyancer and equity draftsman. Junior (equity) Counsel to the Treasury, 1881.
Judge of the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice, 1886- 1900.
Lord Justice of Appeal, 1900-1906. Professional Corporation 1900.
Fellow of the Royal Society. Club: Atheraeum.