Robert , 3rd of Rossie, was baptised on 1 June 1718 in Forgandenny, Perth, Scotland.[1][2] He married Mary, the daughter of Neil Buchannan of Hillington, in 1765.[3] Robert was appointed Postmaster General in 1766 under James Stewart, Earl of Bute,[4] and died at the age of 77 on 18 June 1795 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.[3][5]
"18. At Edinburgh, Robert Oliphant, Esq; of Rossie,
He is buried in Forgandenny Churchyard, Forgandenny, Scotland.[7] His wife, Mary, died on 12 February 1826 "at her house, Charlotte Square".[8]
Research Notes
"British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPZW-PY4Z : 17 April 2019), Robert Oliphant, Esq, Edinburgh, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom; records extracted FamilySearch and images digitized by FindMyPast; citing Edinburgh, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1 Jun 1795, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm .
Sources
↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X1JJ-8ZR : 11 February 2020), Robert Oliphant in entry for Robert Oliphant, 1718. Citing baptism of son Robert.
↑ "Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Births and baptisms" database, National Records of Scotland, ScotlandsPeople (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 9 Aug 2022), Robert Oliphant, father: Robert Oliphant, 1 Jun 1718, Forgandenny, citing Parish Number 353, Reference Number: 10 90. Citing baptism of son Robert
↑ 3.03.1 MacGregor, Gordon. The Red Book of Scotland. Scotland: by the author (2016), 3rd ed. 2020, vol. 7, pp. 790-794."
↑ "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPZW-PY4Z : 17 April 2019), Robert Oliphant, Esq, Edinburgh, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom; records extracted FamilySearch and images digitized by FindMyPast; citing Edinburgh, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1 Jun 1795, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm .
↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135728244/robert-oliphant: accessed 12 August 2022), memorial page for Robert Oliphant (unknown–8 Jun 1795), Find a Grave Memorial ID 135728244, citing Forgandenny Churchyard, Forgandenny, Perth and Kinross, Scotland; Maintained by Eternal Peace (contributor 48793983).
The Scots Magazine, 1 June 1795 page 67 (411 printed on page). findmypast
DEATHS.
18. At Edinburgh, Robert Oliphant, Esq; of Rossie, his Majesty's Postmaster General, which he had enjoyed 32 years.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135728244/robert-oliphant: accessed 06 August 2022), memorial page for Robert Oliphant (unknown–8 Jun 1795), Find a Grave Memorial ID 135728244, citing Forgandenny Churchyard, Forgandenny, Perth and Kinross, Scotland; Maintained by Eternal Peace (contributor 48793983).
Inscription on grave stone legible on photograph
To the
MEMORY
of
ROBERT OLIPHANT
Esqr. of Roßie
DIED 18th June 1795
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