Background
GRANT, James Augustus was born in 1867. Son of Colonel J. A. Grant, Companion of the Bath, Companion of the Order of the Star of India, F. R.S., and Mrs. Grant of Househill, Nairn, N.B.
GRANT, James Augustus was born in 1867. Son of Colonel J. A. Grant, Companion of the Bath, Companion of the Order of the Star of India, F. R.S., and Mrs. Grant of Househill, Nairn, N.B.
Edinburgh; Christ Church, Oxford. Pioneer Work in British Central Africa for Cecil Rhodes. Parliamentary candidate Elgin Burghs, 1892.
Banffshire, bye - election, 1893. Banflshire, 1895; Banffshire, 1906.
Private Secretary to Right Honourable G. Balfour, Chief Secretary Ireland, 1895. Registrar, Royal College of Art, 1898- 1904. County Councillor, Nairnshire, 1907.
J. P. Cumberland. D.L.; Member of Parliament (Conservative) Egremont Division of Cumberland since 1910.
Conservative.
Clubs: Carlton, Boodle’s.