COUTTS, James (1733-78), of Hampton, Mdx. and Whitsome Hill, Berwicks.

b. 10 Mar. 1733, 3rd s. of John Coutts, merchant and banker of Edinburgh, by Jean, da. of Sir John Stuart, 2nd Bt., of Allanbank, Berwicks. educ. Edinburgh h.s. m. Apr. 1755, Mary, da. of John Peagrim or Peagrum of Elmstead, nr. Colchester, niece and h. of George Campbell, London banker, 1 surv. da.