James Modyford Heywood

James Modyford Heywood
Portrait of Heywood, by Thomas Gainsborough, 18th century
Member of Parliament for Fowey
In office
1768–1774
Serving with Philip Rashleigh
Preceded byPhilip Rashleigh
Hon. Robert Boyle-Walsingham
Succeeded byPhilip Rashleigh
The Lord Shuldham
High Sheriff of Devon
In office
1759–1760
Preceded byPeter Comyns
Succeeded byArscott Bickford
Personal details
Born1732
Died22 April 1798(1798-04-22) (aged 65–66)
SpouseCatherine Hartopp
RelationsSir Abraham Elton, 2nd Baronet (grandfather)
Children6
Parent(s)James Heywood
Mary Elton
EducationEton College
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge

James Modyford Heywood (c1729 – 22 March 1798) was an English Member of Parliament for Fowey, plantation owner in Jamaica, and Lord of the Admiralty.