ABERCROMBY, Hon. James (1776-1858), of Spring Gardens, Westminster.

Family and Education

b. 7 Nov. 1776, 3rd s. of Gen. Sir Ralph Abercromby, and bro. of Hons. Alexander Abercromby, George Abercromby and Sir John Abercromby. educ. Edinburgh h.s. 1788-91; Christ Church, Oxf. 1794; L. Inn 1794, called 1800. m. 14 June 1802, Mary Anne, da. of Egerton Leigh of High Leigh, Cheshire, 1s. cr. Baron Dunfermline 7 June 1839.

Offices Held

Commr. of bankrupts 1801 – 27; PC 23 May 1827; judge adv.-gen. 1827 – 28; chief baron of Exchequer [S] 1830 – 32; master of Mint (with seat in cabinet) July-Dec. 1834.

Vol. London and Westminster light horse 1798 – 1800.

Speaker of House of Commons 1835 – 39.

Parlimentarian

ABERCROMBY, Hon. James (1776-1858), of 6 New Street, Spring Gardens, Mdx.; 13 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, Mdx., and Stubbing Court, nr. Chesterfield, Derbys.

Main residence: Spring Gardens, Westminster.

Author

R.G.T.

Volume

Commons 1790-1820

Web Title

ABERCROMBY, Hon. James (1776-1858)

Will

Estates

Oxford 1644

Addresses

Religion

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