J.P. = Justice of the Peace, something like a Magistrate who would preside over a court of petty sessions, I think normally with two others. No formal legal training but would have been pillars of the establishment. Noel ----- Original Message ----- From: Del. Christien <bc_fam@telusplanet.net> To: <SCT-INVERNESS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, 15 May 2000 2:58 Subject: [SCT-INV-L] Fw: Robertsons of Struan( from clanline/desktop) > > Subject: Robertsons of Struan( from clanline/desktop) > On the following copy, could someone clarify the meanings of the following... > > GEORGE DUNCAN OF STRWAN: Major General; C.B., K.L.; > ~ What would the C.B. and K.L. stand for? > > GEORGE DUNCAN OF STROWAN: (Styled Struan Robertson): J.P > ~ J.P. would stand for?? > > I have an Hon. Duncan Robertson, Major General and Chief Justice of the Custos Rotal...... (can't read the last word - fairly long. Just wondering if he could be the same...) > > Any input greatly appreciated! > Del. >