James Wentworth Buller Explained

James Wentworth Buller (1 October 1798 – 13 March 1865) of Downes, Crediton, Devon, was a British Whig^[1] Member of Parliament for Exeter, in Devon, from 1830 to 1835, and for North Devon from 1857 to 1865.

Origins

He was the son of James Buller (1766–1827), MP, of Downes, the grandson of James Buller (1717-1765), MP.

Marriage and children

He married Charlotte Juliana Jane Howard-Molyneux-Howard, daughter of Lord Henry Thomas Howard-Molyneux-Howard and Elizabeth Long, on 5 October 1831. His children were:

General Rt. Hon. Sir Redvers Henry Buller (1839-1908), V.C.
Arthur Tremayne Buller (b. 19 March 1850 - d. 28 January 1917), father of the cricketer Eric Tremayne Buller (d. 1973).

Notes and References

Book: Stooks Smith , Henry. . Craig, F. W. S. . F. W. S. Craig . . 1844–1850 . 2nd . 1973 . Parliamentary Research Services . Chichester . 0-900178-13-2 . 70 .