James Wemyss (1726–1786)
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.
James Wemyss | |
|---|---|
| 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 (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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