Robert was born about 1748, the son of unknown parents. The place is not known.
His wife is not known. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their only known child was Janet (c1773-?).
| Event | Date | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | ABT 1748 |
| Attribute | Date | Description | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | brewer of Glasgow |
Note 1
!Source: https://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1790-1820/member/finlay-kirkman-1773-1842
Constituency Dates
GLASGOW BURGHS 1812 - 1818
MALMESBURY 1818 - June 1820
Family and Education
b. Apr. 1773, 2nd s. of James Finlay , merchant in Glasgow, by Abigail née Whirry. educ. Glasgow g.s. m. 7 or 8 Sept. 1795, Janet, da. of Robert Struthers, brewer, of Glasgow, 5s. 5da.
Offices Held
Lt. R. Glasgow vols. 1796, capt. 1797, 1803, maj. 1807.
Bailie, Provan 1801, Glasgow 1804, ld. provost 1812-14, 1818; rector, Glasow Univ. Nov. 1819-20.