Sholto Douglas, 15th Earl of Morton
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Sholto Charles Douglas, 15th Earl of Morton (c. 1732–25 September 1774) was the son of James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton.
On 19 November 1758, he married Katherine Hamilton and they had two sons:
- George Douglas, 16th Earl of Morton (1761–1827)
- Lt. Hon. Hamilton Douglas Halyburton (10 October 1763 – 31 December 1783) Lt. Hamilton died of exposure while commanding the barge of HMS Assistance, which was caught in a snowstorm while going to look for deserters and wrecked on Sandy Hook.
| Freemasonry offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Lord Forbes |
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland 1755–1757 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Galloway |
| Preceded by Marquess of Carnarvon |
Grand Master of the Premier Grand Lodge of England 1757–1762 |
Succeeded by The Earl Ferrers |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by James Douglas |
Earl of Morton 1768–1774 |
Succeeded by George Douglas |
