Nasmyth, James
From AngloScottish
Dates | 1732-41 | ||
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Location | London | ||
Vocation | Politician | ||
Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
Marriage | Jean Keith | ||
Issue | 2 sons | ||
Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Elected MP for Peeblesshire in 1732. Involved in a double return with Murray, Alexander (London) 1 in 1734 election. On petition, Murray withdrew, leaving seat with Nasmyth. Voted with the Administration. Retired in 1741. Amateur botanist of some repute. Died 1779.