David Carnegie Andrew Agnew

“ The Longuets were known and esteemed in London as successful merchants. The merchants’ loyal manifesto presented to George II., on 7th February 1744, was signed by Benjamin and Samuel. The last of the name I have met with is John Samuel Longuet. His widow, Elizabeth, proved his will at London on 12th September 1754. ”

“ She had to appear by an agent before the Commissary of Edinburgh, and was confirmed as executrix in Scotland on 12th December, the Scotch property consisting of £1000 of the Edinburgh Royal Bank Stock, and additional paid-up calls of £150 — total, £1150 sterling, or 13,800 pounds Scots. ”