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| Dates | 1707-8, 1710-22 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Army officer and politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Pollock, Renfrewshire | ||
| Marriage | Annabella Maxwell; Annabella Stewart | ||
| Issue | 4 sons, 3 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Staunch Presbyterian. Professional soldier who entered Scottish politics, sitting for Renfrewshire (1700-7) and voting with the Opposition. Voted for the Court in the Union parliament and attended first Parliament of Great Britain. Failed to find a seat in the 1708 election but returned for Renfrewshire in 1710. Re-elected in 1713 and consistently voted with the Administration. Defeated in 1722 election. Died 1735.
