James Dunlop of Dunlop

Lieutenant-General James Wallace Dunlop, 21st of that ilk (19 June 1759 – 30 March 1832) was a Scottish Laird and British military officer who distinguished himself in India and the Napoleonic Wars. Dunlop led the left column at the Battle of Seringapatam and commanded the 5th Division at Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro. The Duke of Wellington regarded his retirement from the military as "...a real loss" though Dunlop subsequently went on to have a successful career in politics.

Personal life James Wallace Dunlop was born on 19 June 1759, the fifth son of John Dunlop of Dunlop, Ayrshire and Frances Anna Dunlop (née Wallace), the daughter of Sir Thomas Wallace of Craigie. In 1784 he became the 21st Dunlop when his father transferred the estates to him. Dunlop died at his family home Newfield, Southwick, Kirkcudbrightshire, on 30 March 1832. He was promoted to Lieutenant in January 1778 and was immediately dispatched to Nova Scotia. He was made Deputy Paymaster-General to the British contingent of the Bombay Army, then later, the military secretary to the Bombay Government. Promoted to Brevet Major on 1 March 1794, Dunlop was confirmed Major of his regiment on 15 September 1795 and promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel of the 77th Foot on 12 December 1795. In 1813, when its charter was due for renewal, Dunlop argued passionately against new requirements being imposed on the East India Company to allow missionaries to enter its territories. Liverpool's party was returned with an increased majority for a further term in the General Election of 1826 but Dunlop lost his seat. He became Lieutenant-General on 4 June 1814 and a Colonel of the 75th Foot on 10 November 1827.