Denham, Sir James Steuart, 1744-1839 (4th baronet of Goodtrees and 8th baronet of Coltness | British Army Officer)
Dates
- Existence: 1744 - 1839
Biography
The General Sir James Steuart Denham was born in August 1744. Because of his father's exile, Sir James had received his education in Germany. He entered the army in 1761 and travelled in France and Germany paying special attention to the armies of these countries. He received a troop of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers in 1766, and became a Major of the 13th Dragoons in 1772. By 1773 he was a Lieutenant-Colonel, and in 1782 was a Colonel. In 1784, Sir James became MP for the county of Lanark. He died in Cheltenham as the senior General of the army on 12 August 1839.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Matriculation of Arms of General Sir James Steuart Denham of Coltness, 15 February 1810
Matriculation of Arms of General Sir James Steuart Denham of Coltness, dated 15 February 1810. Made of vellum with seal attached. Originally contained in black metal tube.
Miscellaneous verses and anecdotes, presumably all collected by General Sir James Steuart Denham, c 1780-1839
Miscellaneous verses and anecdotes, presumably all collected by General Sir James Steuart Denham. Includes some printed items. 38 fols.
The Works, political, metaphisical, and chronological, of the late Sir James Steuart of Coltness, Bart., now first collected by ... his son, from his father's corrected copies..., by Sir James Steuart Denham, 6 vols, 1805
The Works, political, metaphisical, and chronological, of the late Sir James Steuart of Coltness, Bart., now first collected by ... his son, from his father's corrected copies ..., by Sir James Steuart Denham, 6 vols, London, 1805.