James Backwell Praed

James Backwell Praed (30 May 1779 – 13 January 1837) was a British politician.

Praed lived at Tyringham in Buckinghamshire.[1] In 1807, he served as High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.[2]

At the 1835 UK general election, Praed stood in Buckinghamshire for the Conservative Party. He won the seat, and died in office in early 1837.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b Stenton, Michael (1976). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. 1. Hassocks: Harvester Press. p. 319. ISBN 0855272198.
  2. ^ a b Burke, Bernard (1879). A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain & Ireland. Vol. 2. Harrison.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire
1835–1837
With: Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville
William Young 		Succeeded by
Civic offices
Preceded by
Edward Nugent
 High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire
1806 		Succeeded by
Philip Hoddle Ward
Preceded by
Philip Hoddle Ward
 High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire
1807–1808 		Succeeded by
Richard Dayrell