Sir Grey Skipwith, 8th Baronet was an English politician from Warwickshire.
Background
He was the eldest son of Sir Peyton Skipwith, 7th Baronet (died 1805), of Mecklenburg County, Virginia. His mother Anne, was the daughter of Hugh Miller of Green Crofts, Blandford, Virginia. Through her he was descended from the native American Princess Pocahontas.
Education
Skipwith was educated at Eton College and at Trinity College, Cambridge.
Career
When the county was divided in 1832 he was elected for the new Southern division of Warwickshire. He stood down in 1835, and then unsuccessfully contested two by-elections: South Warwickshire in 1836 and North Warwickshire in 1837.
Membership
10th United Kingdom Parliament. 11th United Kingdom Parliament]
At the 1831 general election he was elected as a Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Warwickshire.