James Henry Alexander MAJENDIE

Background

MAJENDIE, James Henry Alexander was born on April 17, 1871. Son of late Lewis A. Majendie, M. P., and Lady Margaret Majendie, 2nd daughter of 25tli Earl of Crawford and Balcarres.

Education

Studied at Winchester College.

Career

In August 1897 he was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Essex. He was elected to the House of Commons at the general election in October 1900, having unsuccessfully contested the seat at a by-election in May 1900. He did not contest the 1906 general election.

In 1912 Majendie, described as a Gentleman of no occupation and living at Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham in Essex was declared bankrupt In 1914 another Bankruptcy petition was raised against him by two money lenders.

Majendie died in the Kerrier Registration district of Cornwall on the 12 January 1939 aged 68.

Politics

Conservative.

Membership

27th United Kingdom Parliament.

Interests

• Shooting, fishing, yachting.

Connections

Spouse 1893, Beatrice, o. c. and heiress of late James Mitchell, Doctorate.L., Justice of the Peace, of Holbrook Hall, Sudbury.

Father:

Lewis A. Majendie

Mother:

Lady Margaret Majendie

Spouse:

Beatrice