Robert Chieslie

Sir Robert Chieslie of Dalry (sometimes spelled Cheislie, Chiesley or Chishley) (c. 1650 – c. 1705) was a Scottish merchant who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1694 to 1696.

Given the rarity of the name he is probably Robert Cheislay listed as MP for Edinburgh within the Scottish Parliament from 1692 to 1702.

[6] In 1694 Robert succeeded Sir John Hall of Dunglass as Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

[9] He died in the early 18th century and is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard in the tomb of his mother, Lady Chieslie.

[13] He appears to be grandfather or great uncle of Rev John Chieslie, minister of Corstorphine from 1768 to 1789.