James Jopp
James Jopp (1722–1794) was a Scottish merchant who served as
Life
He was born in Insch north-west of Aberdeen, on 15 April 1722, the son of Andrew Jopp (1675-1742), a tailor and merchant, and his wife Janet Innes.[1]
He moved to Aberdeen around 1745 and made a fortune as a wine and cloth merchant. He became a burgess around 1760. He was first elected Provost in 1768.[1]
On 23 August 1773, midway through his second period in office, in his capacity as Provost, he met Dr
In 1776 he purchased the Cotton estate from Lady Diana Middleton and was thereafter addressed as James Jopp of Cotton. In 1786 he was elected Provost for the fifth time but stood down in 1787 before the end of the standard two years in office, due to ill-health.[1]
He died in Aberdeen[citation needed] on 7 July 1794.[3]
Family
In 1752 he married Jean Moir (1730-1782), daughter of Rev George Moir minister of Towie, Aberdeenshire.[4] They had eleven children, six of whom survived to adulthood.[3]
Recognition
Jopp's Lane in Aberdeen is named after James Jopp.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c "James Jopp - Provost of Aberdeen | James Boswell .info". www.jamesboswell.info. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ Journal of a Tour in the Hebrides, James Boswell, 1785
- ^ a b "James Jopp - Provost of Aberdeen | James Boswell .info".
- ^ Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae; vol. 6; by Hew Scott