Morthland 31.10.1801 at D Stuart's. In Godwin's 1796 list for 1801
John Morthland advocate Edinburgh 1795. Married 25.2.1789 Edinburgh Mary dau of Rev Dr Duncan Menzies of Teston Kent (will PCC 1781). Hist of Parl Glasgow Burghs 1790. Defended Stewart & Ellis publishers of Paine's Rights of Man 1793. Editor of Scots Chronicle. Caledonian Mercury 26.3.1807 John Morthland advocate died at London. Mary Morthland widow of Chelsea will PCC 1826