James Hayes (died c. 1731)

James Hayes (before 2 April 1676 – 1730/1731) was an English politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Winchelsea from 1702 to 1708.[1]

Family edit

Hayes was baptised on 2 April 1676. He was the eldest son of Sir James Hayes and his wife Rachel née Hungerford, daughter of Anthony Hungerford. Rachel was the widow of Henry Carey, 4th Viscount Falkland. This Anthony Carey, 5th Viscount Falkland was Hayes' half-brother. Around April 1709, Hayes married Elizabrth Ashburnham, daughter of John Ashburnham, 1st Baron Ashburnham.[2]

Career edit

Hayes was educated at Lincoln's Inn.

Death edit

He died aged approximately 55. He died between the end of March 1730, when he made his will, and the beginning of December 1731.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 August 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ a b "HAYES, James (1676-c.1731), of Bedgebury Park, Goudhurst, Kent | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Winchelsea
1702–1708
With: George Clarke 1702–1705
George Dodington 1705–1708
Succeeded by