James Grimston, 3rd Earl of Verulam
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James Walter Grimston, 3rd Earl of Verulam (11 May 1852 – 11 November 1924), known as Viscount Grimston from 1852 to 1895, was a British peer and Conservative Member of Parliament.
Verulam was the eldest son of James Walter Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam, and Elizabeth Joanna Weyland. He was elected to the House of Commons for St Albans in 1885, a seat he held until 1892. In 1895 he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords.
Lord Verulam married Margaret Frances Graham, daughter of Sir Frederick Ulric Graham, 3rd Baronet, in 1878. He died in November 1924, aged 72, and was succeeded in his titles by his son James. Lady Verulam died in 1927.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New constituency |
Member of Parliament for St Albans 1885–1892 |
Succeeded by Vicary Gibbs |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by James Walter Grimston |
Earl of Verulam 1895–1924 |
Succeeded by James Walter Grimston |
[edit] References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
- www.thepeerage.com
