Sir Thomas Blaikie
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Sir Thomas Blaikie was a Scottish magistrate.
Born in Aberdeen
, he was the son of John Blaikie (1756–1826), a plumbing merchant and his wife Helen Richardson (1765–1844). His older brother was James Ogilvie Blaikie
(1786–1836). He was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School
and then went to Marischal College
. Blaikie was elected Lord Provost of Aberdeen five times and served from 1839 until 1847 and again from 1853 until 1856. In the latter year, he was created a Knight Bachelor
.
On 13 November 1828, he married Agnes, the fifth daughter of the Postmaster Alexander Dingwall. The Barque Agnes Blaikie (barque)
was presumably named in her honour.
They had 10 children; John, Janet, Helen, Agnes Dingwall, Jane, Margaret Jopp, Ann Thomson, Thomas, George Thomson & Emily. Incidentally, Agnes Dingwall Bateson (nee Blaikie) was the mother of Sir Alexander Dingwall Bateson, high court judge, and Harold Dingwall Bateson
, England Rugby player.
Another point of interest in Sir Thomas' life, was the first conflict of interest case, Aberdeen Railway Co v Blaikie Brothers.
Blaikie Brothers were an engineering company specialising in Iron work. A notable piece of work they carried out was the renovation of Crathie Suspension Bridge near Balmoral Castle in 1885. This work was contracted by Queen Victoria.
Thomas died in 1861 and was survived by his wife until 1885.
Born in Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
, he was the son of John Blaikie (1756–1826), a plumbing merchant and his wife Helen Richardson (1765–1844). His older brother was James Ogilvie Blaikie
James Blaikie
James Ogilvie Blaikie of Craigiebuckler, elder brother of fellow Lord Provost Sir Thomas Blaikie, . Buried St Nicholas, Aberdeen. Lord Provost of Aberdeen 1833-1836....
(1786–1836). He was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen Grammar School, known to students as The Grammar is a state secondary school in the City of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is one of twelve secondary schools run by the Aberdeen City Council educational department...
and then went to Marischal College
Marischal College
Marischal College is a building and former university in the centre of the city of Aberdeen in north-east Scotland. The building is owned by the University of Aberdeen and used for ceremonial events...
. Blaikie was elected Lord Provost of Aberdeen five times and served from 1839 until 1847 and again from 1853 until 1856. In the latter year, he was created a Knight Bachelor
Knight Bachelor
The rank of Knight Bachelor is a part of the British honours system. It is the most basic rank of a man who has been knighted by the monarch but not as a member of one of the organised Orders of Chivalry...
.
On 13 November 1828, he married Agnes, the fifth daughter of the Postmaster Alexander Dingwall. The Barque Agnes Blaikie (barque)
Agnes Blaikie (barque)
Agnes Blaikie was a merchant ship chartered by the British government during the Crimean War for delivery of military cargoes and equipment to the army which was based in Balaklava. The vessel was presumably named in honour of the wife of the Lord Provost of Aberdeen of Sir Thomas Blaikie.The Agnes...
was presumably named in her honour.
They had 10 children; John, Janet, Helen, Agnes Dingwall, Jane, Margaret Jopp, Ann Thomson, Thomas, George Thomson & Emily. Incidentally, Agnes Dingwall Bateson (nee Blaikie) was the mother of Sir Alexander Dingwall Bateson, high court judge, and Harold Dingwall Bateson
Harold Dingwall Bateson
Harold Dingwall Bateson was an English rugby union international player.-Personal history:Bateson was born in Liverpool, Lancashire. He was the son of William Gandy Bateson & Agnes Dingwall Bateson . He was the older brother of Sir Alexander Dingwall Bateson...
, England Rugby player.
Another point of interest in Sir Thomas' life, was the first conflict of interest case, Aberdeen Railway Co v Blaikie Brothers.
Blaikie Brothers were an engineering company specialising in Iron work. A notable piece of work they carried out was the renovation of Crathie Suspension Bridge near Balmoral Castle in 1885. This work was contracted by Queen Victoria.
Thomas died in 1861 and was survived by his wife until 1885.