David Douglas Wemyss
Major general David Douglas Wemyss (1760–1839) was a British Army officer. Born Douglas, he changed his name to Wemyss circa 1790.
Major general David Douglas Wemyss | |
|---|---|
| 7th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
| In office 1804–? | |
| Preceded by | Hay MacDowall |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Maitland |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | General Officer Commanding, Ceylon |
He was the seventh General Officer Commanding, Ceylon, appointed in 1804. He was succeeded by Thomas Maitland.
At Tottenham in December 1810, he married Elizabeth Tuckett, daughter of Elias Tuckett and Sarah Merchant, of Bath. He was at the time Governor of Tynemouth Castle and Cliffe Fort, having been appointed to the position in May 1809. He had a son by a previous marriage.
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