James Lind - Family

Family

Lind had two sons – John and James. The elder son, John (1751–1794), studied medicine and succeeded James Lind as Chief Physician at Haslar Hospital in 1783. The younger son, James (1752–1823), also embarked on a career with the navy. He served at sea for a number of years, rising to the rank of post-captain, and being notable for his role in the Battle of Vizagapatam in 1804, for which he was knighted. He died a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath in 1823.

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