James Watney
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For his son, the MP, see James Watney Jr.
"Watneys" redirects here. For the brewing company and its beers, see Watney Combe & Reid.
James Watney (18 December 1800[1] 16 March 1884[2]) was an English brewer and landowner who resided at Haling Park, Croydon, and Beddington, Surrey. He was born to Daniel Watney (1771–1831) of Mitcham, Surrey and Mary Galpin (1771–1830), daughter of James Galpin (died 1789) of Mitcham, Surrey. He was the grandson of John Watney (1747–1814) and great-grandson of Daniel Watney (1705–1780) of Wimbledon, Surrey who was an ale conner.