Murray, John

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Dates 1603-1640
Location London
Vocation Courtier
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Elizabeth Shaw
Issue James, Sophia; Marie (legitimated (1611)
Place of birth Source J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), i, 227-8

Inherited title of Earl of Annandale. Murray was brought to court and gained favour with the James VI thus had an influential position at court. After the English succession Murray concerned himself with Scottish business transacted in London. Murray died in London and was buried at Hoddom.