This bank was established in 1809 and originally comprised 17 Partners with these being as follows.
The Right Hon. Lord Kinnaird, James Dennistoun, Merchant, Glasgow, John Tennant, Merchant, Glasgow, Peter Macadam, Merchant, Glasgow, Robert Blair, Merchant, Glasgow, Robert Brown, Merchant, Glasgow, William Taylor, Merchant, Glasgow, William Burridge Cabbell, London, Samuel Nicholson, London, Thomas Haydon, London, William Morland, London, Henry Boase, London, Walter Fergus, Kirkcaldy, John Baxter, Dundee, William Roberts, Dundee, Alex McGregor, Liverpool, John Grundy jnr, Bury.
The Cashier was William Burridge Cabbell and Robert Brown was the Accountant.The principal founder was James Dennistoun of Golfhill and he operated the bank until his retirement in 1829. William Roberts assumed the position of Manager following the retirement of James Dennistoun and he was subequently succeeded by Robert Findlay of Easthill.
In 1836 this bank merged with the Ship Bank to form the Glasgow and Ship Bank.
Officials.
The following officials have been identified from letters in the collection. Where possible notes have been added.
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