James Cosmo Melvill

British colonial administrator
Person human Q21484431
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Summary

James Cosmo Melvill is a human[1]. Born in Guernsey[2], he… he was born on June 8, 1792[3]. He died on July 23, 1861[4]. He worked as a civil servant[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Guernsey[2].
  • James Cosmo Melvill was born on June 8, 1792[3].
  • James Cosmo Melvill died on July 23, 1861[4].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's father was Philip Melvill[6].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's mother was Elizabeth Dobree[7].
  • James Cosmo Melvill was married to Hester Sellon[8].
  • A child of James Cosmo Melvill was Marion Melvill[9].
  • A child of James Cosmo Melvill was Philip Melvill[10].
  • A child of James Cosmo Melvill was William Henry Melvill[11].
  • James Cosmo Melvill held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Cosmo Melvill held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's professions included civil servant[5].
  • James Cosmo Melvill was a member of Royal Society[14].
  • James Cosmo Melvill is recorded as male[15].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's Commons category is recorded as James Cosmo Melvill (1792–1861)[17].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[18].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's family name is recorded as Melvill[19].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[21].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's sibling is recorded as Philip Melvill[22].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's sibling is recorded as Henry Melvill[23].
  • James Cosmo Melvill's sibling is recorded as Peter Melvill[24].

Body

Origins and Family

James Cosmo Melvill was born in Guernsey[2]. He was born on June 8, 1792[3]. His father was Philip Melvill[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Dobree[7].

Career and Affiliations

James Cosmo Melvill's professions included civil servant[5].

Personal Life

Among James Cosmo Melvill's spouses was Hester Sellon[8]. Children include Marion Melvill[9]; Philip Melvill[10], 1817–1854[25]; and William Henry Melvill[11], a lawyer[26], 1827–1911[27].

Death and Burial

James Cosmo Melvill died on July 23, 1861[4].

FAQs

Where was James Cosmo Melvill born?

James Cosmo Melvill was born in Guernsey[2].

Who were James Cosmo Melvill's parents?

James Cosmo Melvill's father was Philip Melvill[6]. James Cosmo Melvill's mother was Elizabeth Dobree[7].

Who was James Cosmo Melvill married to?

James Cosmo Melvill's spouses include Hester Sellon[8].

What did James Cosmo Melvill do for work?

James Cosmo Melvill worked as civil servant[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Q1860
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  2. 13w ago · Jheald · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    The peerage person id → p8558.htm#i85580
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ The peerage person id: p54490.htm#i544894, Moving to Balthazar Rassam"
  3. 13w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Guernsey
    Commons category → James Cosmo Melvill (1792–1861)
    Open library id → OL7243974A
    Sibling → Philip Melvill, Henry Melvill, Peter Melvill
    + 34 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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