Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson, 5th Baronet
| Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson, Bt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1800 Fort George, Inverness-shire, Scotland |
| Died | 18 March 1849 Inveresk |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Harrow |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran FRSE (1800–1849) was a Scottish lawyer.
He was born at Fort George in Inverness-shire on 26 August 1800.
He was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, fourth baronet, and his wife Jean Dalrymple, daughter of Sir David Dalrymple, baronet (Lord Hailes). He was educated at Harrow, and became an advocate in 1822, practising at the Scottish bar until his father's death. He was a member of the Speculative Society, and at its meetings read two essays, one on the Origin and Progress of Criminal Jurisprudence, and the other on the History of Painting.
Fergusson was an active promoter of almost every scheme of usefulness throughout Scotland. The county of Ayr, in which his seat was, was especially indebted to his active aid in its agricultural, charitable, and religious institutions. He was the originator of the Ayrshire Educational Association, and at his own expense built many schools and churches. He was returned to the general assembly of the church of Scotland, as a lay representative for Ayr.
He did much towards extending the usefulness and efficiency of the church, and in the sittings of its legislative body his counsels had great weight. A decided conservative in his political principles, both in church and state, Fergusson was yet strongly averse to the strife and turmoil of political life, and was remarkably tolerant in his sentiments. Though repeatedly urged by his friends, he could never be induced to seek election for his native county. To the last he was an able and zealous supporter of the cause of . Himself a colonial proprietor, he severely condemned the free trade legislation of Sir Robert Peel, which he believed must have an injurious effect upon the British colonies.
In 1829 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposer was Norwich Duff.
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