James Colebrooke was born at
Arundel on 12 May 1680. He married Mary Hudson. They had children: •
Robert Colebrooke (died 1785) •
James Colebrooke (1722-1761) •
George Colebrooke (1729-1809) Robert Colebrooke was member of
Parliament for
Maldon for 1741 to 1761 and then minister to the Swiss Cantons in 1762-64. Both younger brothers were at first opposition Whigs, but switched support to the Duke of Newcastle's government and were rewarded in 1759 with the creation of a baronetcy for James (who had daughters but no son). A special remainder of the baronetcy allowed it to pass to George when James died in 1761. == Career ==