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Elected as MP for his county of Fifeshire in 1741 where he voted with the Opposition until Walpole's fall. Later influenced by nephew, William Murry and went over to the Government. Unsuccessfully stood for Aberdeen Burghs but when opponent died gained seat in 1751, holding his seat until death in 1766.
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Elected as MP for his county of Fifeshire in 1741 where he voted with the Opposition until Walpole's fall. Later influenced by nephew, [[Murray, William (London)]], and went over to the Government. Unsuccessfully stood for Aberdeen Burghs but when opponent died gained seat in 1751, holding his seat until death in 1766.

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Dates 1741-47, 1751-66
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Scotstarvet, Fife
Marriage Lucy Gordon
Issue 2 sons, 2 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Elected as MP for his county of Fifeshire in 1741 where he voted with the Opposition until Walpole's fall. Later influenced by nephew, Murray, William (London), and went over to the Government. Unsuccessfully stood for Aberdeen Burghs but when opponent died gained seat in 1751, holding his seat until death in 1766.