Murray, John (London)
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| Dates | 1725-53 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Philiphaugh, Selkirkshire | ||
| Marriage | Eleanor Hamilton | ||
| Issue | 4 sons, 2 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Hereditary sheriff, Selkirk 1708-c.1734. Elected MP for Linlithgow Burghs (1725-34) at a by-election and was re-elected the following year. Voted with the Administration unitl 1734 when he went into opposition. Resigned sheriffdom to be able to stand for county seat of Skelkirkshire - elected MP (1734-53). Remained in Opposition until Walpole's fall, thereafter voting with the Government. Died 1753.
