Crauford, Patrick

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Dates 1741-54, 1761-8
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.