James Wemyss, 5th Earl of Wemyss
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James Wemyss, 5th Earl of Wemyss (30 August 1699–21 March 1756) was the son of David Wemyss, 4th Earl of Wemyss.
On 17 September 1720, he married Janet Charteris and they had four children:
- David Wemyss, 6th Earl of Wemyss (1721–1787)
- Francis Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss (1723–1808)
- James Wemyss (1726–1786)
- Frances Wemyss (d. 1789)
| Freemasonry offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl of Kilmarnock |
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland 1744–1745 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Moray |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by David Wemyss |
Earl of Wemyss 1720–1756 |
Succeeded by David Wemyss |
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