Family and Education
b. 26 Sept. 1775, o.s. of James Bucknall Grimston, 1st Baron Verulam, by Henrietta, da. and h. of Edward Walter of Stalbridge, Dorset by Hon. Harriot Forrester, da. of George, 5th Baron Forrester [S]. educ. Harrow 1788-92; Christ Church, Oxf. 1793-6. m. 11 Aug. 1807, Lady Charlotte Jenkinson, da. of Charles Jenkinson, 1st Earl of Liverpool, by 2nd w., 5s. 4da. suc. mother’s cos. as 10th Baron Forrester [S] 3 Dec. 1808; fa. as 2nd Baron Verulam 30 Dec. 1808; cr. Earl of Verulam 24 Nov. 1815.
Offices Held
Ld. of bedchamber Jan. – Apr. 1835.
High steward, St. Albans 1809 – d.; ld. Lt. Herts. 1823 – d.; capt. Herts. militia 1797, maj. 1803, lt.-col. 1808–9.
Main residence: Gorhambury, Herts.
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Commons 1790-1820
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GRIMSTON, Hon. James Walter (1775-1845)
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