James Adolphus Oughton
Lieutenant-General Sir James Adolphus Oughton KB (1720 – 2 May 1780) was a British Army officer who was commander of forces in North Britain.
He was the illegitimate son of Brigadier-general Sir Adolphus Oughton, Bt.[1]
References
- ↑ "OUGHTON, Adolphus (?1684-1736), of Fillongley and Tachbrook, Warws.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
Lee, Sidney, ed. (1895). "James Adolphus Dickenson Oughton". Dictionary of National Biography. 42. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Prideaux |
Colonel of the 55th Regiment of Foot 1759–1762 |
Succeeded by William Gansell |
| Masonic offices | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Dalhousie |
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland 1769–1771 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Dumfries |
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