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.