James Modyford Heywood
James Modyford Heywood | |
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Portrait of Heywood, by Thomas Gainsborough, 18th century | |
| Member of Parliament for Fowey | |
| In office 1768–1774 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Rashleigh Hon. Robert Boyle-Walsingham |
| Succeeded by | Philip Rashleigh The Lord Shuldham |
| High Sheriff of Devon | |
| In office 1759–1760 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Comyns |
| Succeeded by | Arscott Bickford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1732 |
| Died | 22 April 1798 (aged 65–66) |
| Spouse | Catherine Hartopp |
| Relations | Sir Abraham Elton, 2nd Baronet (grandfather) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | James Heywood Mary Elton |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Trinity 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.