James Peachey, 1st Baron Selsey

Who is James Peachey, 1st Baron Selsey?

James Peachey, 1st Baron Selsey, known as Sir James Peachey, Bt, between 1765 and 1794, was a British politician and courtier.

Peachey was the son of Sir John Peachey, 2nd Baronet. He was returned to Parliament for Seaford in 1755, a seat he held until 1768. In 1765 he succeeded his elder brother in the baronetcy. In 1791 he was appointed Master of the Robes to King George III, and three years later he was raised to the peerage as Baron Selsey, of Selsey in the County of Sussex. He continued as Master of the Robes until his death in 1808.

Lord Selsey married Lady Georgiana Caroline Scott, daughter of Henry Scott, 1st Earl of Deloraine, in 1747. He died in February 1808, aged 84, and was succeeded in his titles by his son, John. Lady Selsey died at Berkeley Square, London, in October 1809, aged 82.