James Farquhar (1 August 1764 – September 1833) was a Scottish politician in the 19th century.[1]

Political career

In an 1802 by-election, he replaced Alexander Allardyce in Aberdeen Burghs in the first United Kingdom Parliament as an Independent. He was a supporter of the Liverpool ministry.[1]

He lost his seat in the 1806 general election, but regained it at the 1807 general election. He was re-elected in 1812. He lost his seat in the 1818 general election to Radical candidate Joseph Hume.[1]

In 1824, he became Tory MP for Portarlington in Ireland where he sat until 1830.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "FARQUHAR, James (1764-1833), of Johnston Lodge, Laurencekirk; Hallgreen, Inverbervie, Kincardine and 13 Duke Street, Westminster, Mdx". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 8 June 2022.


Parliament of the United Kingdom Preceded byAlexander Allardyce Member of Parliament for Aberdeen Burghs 1802–1806 Succeeded byJohn Ramsay Preceded byJohn Ramsay Member of Parliament for Aberdeen Burghs 1806–1818 Succeeded byJoseph Hume
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