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The Hon. James Colborne 2nd Lord Seaton (8 Sept 1816-11 Oct 1888)

Description

cousin of CMY

Biography

He married (12 Feb 1851) the Hon. Charlotte de Burgh.  CMY and her mother were present at his wedding, which was reported in The Times (14 February 1851): 'On the 12th inst., by special licence, at St. Peter's Church, Pimlico, by the Rev. John Yonge, rector of Newton Ferrers, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Harris, incumbent of Tor Mohun, Major the Hon. James Colborne, eldest son of Lieutenant-General Lord Seaton, to the Hon. Charlotte de Burgh, youngest daughter of Lieutenant-General Lord Downes.' [PB 1914; tomb Newton Ferrars church]