James Wemyss (1726–1786)
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James Wemyss (23 February 1726 – 10 May 1786) was a Scottish naval officer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1763 to 1784.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Sutherland, Preceded by ...
James Wemyss | |
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Member of Parliament for Sutherland | |
In office 1768–1784 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Mackay |
Succeeded by | William Wemyss |
Member of Parliament for Fife | |
In office 1763–1768 | |
Preceded by | James St Clair |
Succeeded by | John Scott |
Personal details | |
Born | 23 February 1726 |
Died | 10 May 1786(1786-05-10) (aged 60) |
Spouse |
Lady Elizabeth Sutherland
(m. 1757, died) |
Children | Elizabeth Margaret Wemyss William Wemyss James Wemyss |
Parent(s) | James Wemyss, 5th Earl of Wemyss Janet Charteris |
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