Grant, James (London)

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Dates 1747-58, 1761-68
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Castle Grant, Elgin
Marriage Jean Duff
Issue 7 sons, 7 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Only son of Grant, Ludovick. Educated at Westminster (1747-55) and Christ's College, Cambridge (1756-58). Entered public life under patronage of Lord Kinnoull and the archbishop of York, being elected MP for Elginshire (1761). Gave up his seat at the 1767 election to his uncle, Francis Grant. Died 1811.