Sir Thomas Dunlop, 1st Baronet (2 August 1855 – 29 January 1938) was a

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businessman.

Life

Dunlop was the eldest son of Thomas Dunlop (1831–1893), a grain merchant and founder of the shipping company, Thomas Dunlop & Sons, and his wife, Robina Jack. He became a senior partner in his father's company and later a director of the

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, Bruce Peebles Ltd and the

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. In 1914, he became

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and was created a

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in 1916 due to this position and appointed a

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(GBE) in 1918. Dunlop is buried with his family in the

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. The grave lies on the southern path of the main upper section.

Family

In 1879 Dunlop was married to Dorothy Euphemia Mitchell (1855–1892), daughter of Peter Mitchell of

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. When she died he married her younger sister, Margaret Mitchell (1857–1952).Burkes Peerage: Peter Mitchell When he died the baronetcy fell to his eldest son, Thomas Dunlop (1881–1963).

References

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