James Grant (British Army officer, born 1720)

James Grant
Portrait of James Grant of Ballindalloch, circa 1770, currently held by the State Archives of Florida.
3rd Governor of British East Florida
In office
29 Aug 1764 – 9 May 1771
Preceded byFrancis Ogilvie
Succeeded byJohn Moultrie
Member of Parliament
for Sutherland
In office
1787–1802
Preceded byWilliam Wemyss
Succeeded byWilliam Dundas
Member of Parliament
for Tain Burghs
In office
1773–1780
Preceded byHon. Alexander Mackay
Succeeded byCharles Ross
Personal details
Born1720
Ballindalloch, Scotland
Died13 April 1806 (aged 85–86)
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Branch/service British Army
Years of service1744–1805
RankMajor General
Commands77th Regiment of Foot (1757–1763)
55th Regiment of Foot (1775–1791)
11th Regiment of Foot (1791–1796)
Battles/wars

James Grant, 4th of Ballindalloch (1720–1806)[1] was a British Army officer who served as a major general during the American War of Independence. He served as Governor of East Florida from 1763 to 1771, and between 1773 and 1802 he had seats in the House of Commons.