William Dodge James
William Dodge James | |
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| Born | 7 December 1854 |
| Died | 22 March 1912 (aged 57) |
| Spouse | Evelyn Elizabeth Forbes |
| Children | 5, including Edward James |
| Parent(s) | Daniel James Sofia Hall Hitchcock |
William Dodge James, CVO DL (December 7, 1854 – March 22, 1912) was the son of a wealthy American merchant, who was raised and educated in England. He married Evelyn Elizabeth Forbes, daughter of the 4th Baronet of Newe, who became a celebrated society hostess of the period. James was a big game hunter and Edward, Prince of Wales, was one of the frequent visitors to their West Dean country estate in West Sussex.