Grant, James
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| Dates | 1722-47 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Anne Colquhoun | ||
| Issue | 6 sons, 8 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), vii, 480-3; History of Parliament Online |
Elected MP for Inverness-shire (1722-41) on his family's interest. Consistently voted with the Administration. Resigned seat for Inverness-shire and transferred to seat of Elgin Burghs (1741-47). Held seat until death, in London, in 1747.
