Carnegie, James
From AngloScottish
| Dates | 1741-8, 1749-65 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Army officer and politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Christian Doig | ||
| Issue | 4 sons, 2 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Captain of the 21 Foot (1744-55), Lord Lieutenant Kincardine (1746-65). Became male heir of Southesk family. Elected to Parliament as a Walpole Whig. After Walpole's fall, continued to support Administration, connected with Campbell, Archibald (London) 1 though on friendly terms with Hay, John (London) 1. Served in Holland (1748-9). Continued to support the Government until death in 1765.
