William Sutherland of Roscommon

William Sutherland of Roscommon (died 1715), also known as William Sutherland of Mostowie, was a Member of the Parliament of Scotland from 1703 to 1706 and Provost of Elgin from 1705 to 1708. He was son of James Sutherland, 2nd Lord Duffus and married Helen Duff, the eldest daughter of William Duff of Dipple, in 1702. Sutherland owned the estates of Moostowie and Aldroughty. In 1715, his estates were forfeited and he died abroad.

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Parliament of Scotland
Preceded by
James Stewart
Burgh Commissioner for Elgin
1702–1707
Succeeded by
Parliament of Great Britain


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