James Wemyss (New Zealand politician)

James Balfour Wemyss (28 October 1828 – 13 July 1909) was a 19th-century member of Parliament for Nelson, New Zealand.

He was the eldest son of Major James Balfour Wemyss (1799–1871) and Susan (née Gillespie).

After his arrival, Wemyss bought run 40, the western part Broadlands, from John Studholme.

At a meeting with electors in Stoke, it was decided that there is no real difference in political opinion between Kelling and Wemyss, the other contender for the position.

[8] Wemyss, who was away from the district for the month during the election campaign, had placed a long advertisement in The Colonist outlining his political opinion.

[9] The nomination meeting for the election was held at the school house in Stoke on Monday, 28 January 1861.

[12][13] After Wemyss returned, he was Provincial Secretary and Commissioner of Crown Lands for Marlborough.