COLT, Robert (1756-97), of Auldhame, Haddington.

b. 22 Sept. 1756, 1st s. of Oliver Colt of Auldhame by Helen, da. of Robert Stewart, 7th Lord Blantyre [S]. educ. Elphinstone’s acad. Kensington; Edinburgh Univ.; Glasgow Univ.;Alex. Carlyle, Autobiog. 493. But his name does not appear in the Matric. Reg. of Glasgow Univ. adv. 1777. m. 22 Sept. 1778, Grizel, da. of Robert Dundas of Arniston, lord president of the court of session, and niece of Henry Dundas, 1 surv. s. suc. fa. 1778.