FIFE

James Duff , 4 Earl of ( elder son of Alexander Duff, 3 Earl of Fife 1731–1811 ). b. 6 Oct. 1776; served with great distinction in Spanish army during Peninsular war, major general; M.P. for Banffshire 1818–27; succeeded as 4 Earl 7 April 1811; lord lieut. of Banffshire 1811–56; vice pres. of Antiquarian society, Scotland; G.C.H. 1823; K.T. 3 Sep. 1827; created Baron Fife 27 April 1827. d. Duff house, Banffshire 9 March. 1857. W. C. Taylor’s National portrait gallery iv , 86 (1848), portrait ; Jerdan’s National portrait gallery ii , (1831), portrait .