James Grant (British Army officer, born 1720)

James Grant
Portrait of James Grant of Ballindalloch, circa 1770, currently held by the State Archives of Florida.
3rd Governor of British East Florida
In office 29 Aug 1764 – 9 May 1771
Preceded by	Francis Ogilvie
Succeeded by	John Moultrie
Member of Parliament for Sutherland
In office 1787–1802
Preceded by	William Wemyss
Succeeded by	William Dundas
Member of Parliament for Tain Burghs
In office 1773–1780
Preceded by	Hon. Alexander Mackay
Succeeded by	Charles Ross
Personal details
Born	1720 Ballindalloch, Scotland
Died	13 April 1806 (aged 85–86)
Military service
Allegiance	Kingdom of Great Britain
Branch/service	British Army
Years of service	1744–1805
Rank	Major General
Commands	77th Regiment of Foot (1757–1763) 55th Regiment of Foot (1775–1791) 11th Regiment of Foot (1791–1796)
Battles/wars	War of the Austrian Succession Battle of Fontenoy French and Indian War Battle of Fort Duquesne Anglo-Cherokee War Siege of Havana American Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill New York Campaign Battle of Long Island Battle of White Plains Philadelphia campaign Battle of Brandywine Creek Battle of Barren Hill Battle of La Vigie

James Grant, 4th of Ballindalloch (1720–1806)^[1] was a British Army officer who served as a major general during the American War of Independence. He served as Governor of East Florida from 1763 to 1771, and between 1773 and 1802 he had seats in the House of Commons.