Background
James was descended from a family of Dutch brewers named van Haestricht who took the surname James after they settled in London in about 1540.
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He was knighted at Royston on 21 March 1613. He acquired the rectory manor of Reigate in 1614. James died at the age of about 47.
James married Margaret Aucher, daughter of Anthony Aucher of Bishopsbourne, Kent.
Membership
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In 1625, he was elected Member of Parliament for Reigate.
