Rear-Admiral James Erskine Wemyss was a Scottish MP and Rear-Admiral.
Occupation
politician, naval officer
Position held
member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born
July 9, 1789
Died
April 3, 1854
Overview
James Erskine Wemyss (9 July 1789 – 3 April 1854) was a Scottish MP and Rear-Admiral.
He was the son of William Wemyss by his wife Frances, daughter of Sir William Erskine, 1st Baronet. In 1820 he succeeded his father as Member of Parliament for Fife, sitting until 1831. He represented the county again from 1832 to 1847.
By his wife Lady Emma, daughter of William Hay, 17th Earl of Erroll, he was father of James Hay Erskine Wemyss, also later MP for Fife.
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