Background
LYELL, William Darling was born on January 12, 1860 in Edinburgh. Son of David Lyell, Solicitor before the Supreme Courts of Scotland.
LYELL, William Darling was born on January 12, 1860 in Edinburgh. Son of David Lyell, Solicitor before the Supreme Courts of Scotland.
Studied at Edinburgh University. Master of Arts.
Admitted to the Bar of Scotland, 1882. Appointed an Extra Advocate Depute, 1889. SherifT-Substitute of Dumfries' and Galloway, 1890. Advocate; Sneritt-Substitute of Renfrew and Bute at Paisley since 1900.
Clubs: Caledonian; Scottish Conservative, Edinburgh.
Clubs: Caledonian; Scottish Conservative, Edinburgh.
Spouse 1891, Helen (d. 1903),daughter of James Earl Moreton, F.R.C.S.