HAMLYN, James (1735-1811), of Edwinsford, Carm. and Clovelly Court, Devon.

b. Oct. 1735, 1st s. of Richard Hammett of Kennerland, Clovelly, Devon by Elizabeth, da. and h. of Philip Risdon. educ. L. Inn 1750. m. 11 June 1762, Arabella, da. and event. h. (1792) of Thomas Williams of Derllys and Edwinsford, Carm., 2s. 1da. suc. gt.-uncle Zachary Hamlyn of Lincoln’s Inn to Clovelly Court 1759 and took name of Hamlyn by Act of Parliament (33 Geo. II c. 15) 1760; cr. Bt. 7 July 1795.