James Dalrymple, 3rd Earl of Stair

Who was James Dalrymple, 3rd Earl of Stair?

James Dalrymple, 3rd Earl of Stair, was the son of Colonel Hon. William Dalrymple of Glenmure and Penelope Crichton, Countess of Dumfries. He succeeded his uncle John Dalrymple, 2nd Earl of Stair, but was required to bring a legal action to establish his right to the title, as his uncle had attempted to settle the title on another nephew.

He died without issue. His siblings were William Dalrymple-Crichton, 5th Earl of Dumfries, who succeeded as 4th Earl of Stair and Lady Elizabeth Dalrymple.