Hume Joseph 1777-1855 Born At Montrose Scotland Studied
medicine; entered the service of the East India Company, 1797; returned
to England, 1808. Entered Parliament, 1812, but on account of his
independent principles compelled to resign his seat. Again elected,
1818, and continued a member of the House of Commons until his death. A
strong Radical in his opinions and effected many useful reforms.