Family and Education
b. 23 Feb. 1726, 3rd s. of James, 5th Earl of Wemyss [S], by Janet, da. and h. of Col. Francis Charteris of Amisfield. educ. ?Edinburgh h.s. m. 29 Aug. 1757, his cos. Elizabeth, da. of William, 17th Earl of Sutherland [S], by Elizabeth, da. of David, 4th Earl of Wemyss [S], 6s. 2da. suc. fa. in Wemyss estates 1756.
Offices Held
Midshipman R.N. 1741; lt. 1745; ret. 1757.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Wemyss, Fife.
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
WEMYSS, Hon. James (1726-86)
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