Crauford, Patrick
From AngloScottish
Dates | 1741-54, 1761-8 | ||
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Location | London | ||
Vocation | Politician | ||
Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
Marriage | Elizabeth Middleton (d.1746); Sarah | ||
Issue | 1 daughter | ||
Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Son of wealthy merchant who made a prosperous match was adopted by the Ayrshire opposition Whigs as an anti-Walpole candidate. Sat for Ayrshire between 1741-54, voting against the Government. Also elected as MP for Renfrewshire 1761-68. Died 1778.