William Wemyss

William Wemyss
General William Wemyss
Member of Parliament for Fife
In office
1807–1820
Preceded byRobert Ferguson
Succeeded byJames Erskine Wemyss
In office
1787–1796
Preceded byRobert Skene
Succeeded bySir William Erskine, Bt
Member of Parliament for Sutherland
In office
1784–1787
Preceded byJames Wemyss
Succeeded byJames Grant
Personal details
Born(1760-04-09)9 April 1760
Died4 February 1822(1822-02-04) (aged 61)
Spouse
Frances Erskine
(after 1788)
RelationsJames Wemyss, 5th Earl of Wemyss (grandfather)
Parent(s)James Wemyss
Lady Elizabeth Sutherland
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Branch/serviceUnited Kingdom British Army
RankGeneral
Battles/warsNapoleonic Wars
Major General William Wemyss c.1800

General William Wemyss of Wemyss (9 April 1760 – 4 February 1822) was a Scottish soldier in the British Army and Member of Parliament.