William Wemyss
William Wemyss | |
|---|---|
General William Wemyss | |
| Member of Parliament for Fife | |
| In office 1807–1820 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Ferguson |
| Succeeded by | James Erskine Wemyss |
| In office 1787–1796 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Skene |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Erskine, Bt |
| Member of Parliament for Sutherland | |
| In office 1784–1787 | |
| Preceded by | James Wemyss |
| Succeeded by | James Grant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 April 1760 |
| Died | 4 February 1822 (aged 61) |
| Spouse |
Frances Erskine
(after 1788) |
| Relations | James Wemyss, 5th Earl of Wemyss (grandfather) |
| Parent(s) | James Wemyss Lady Elizabeth Sutherland |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
General William Wemyss of Wemyss (9 April 1760 – 4 February 1822) was a Scottish soldier in the British Army and Member of Parliament.