James Fall

Who was James Fall?

Captain James Fall, MP for Haddington Burghs, in Scotland. Born c.1685. One of four brothers who built a mercantile empire centred on Dunbar, as MP he would probably be equally as well described as representing the interests of the family co-partnery. The family dominated Dunbar town council where James' career continued; he served as bailie from October 1735 until his death. Resided Dunbar House, which he had built, at the north end of Dunbar High Street. Married Jean Murray and had a daughter, Janet, who married Sir John Anstruther. Buried at Dunbar 9 December 1743.