Paterson, Hugh
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| Dates | 1710-15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Bannockburn House, Stirlingshire | ||
| Marriage | Jean Erskine | ||
| Issue | 1 son, 1 daughter | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Initially stood for Parliament in 1708 but three-way contest, with seat going to Cunningham, Henry. Stood again in 1710, with backing of the Duke of Hamilton and endorsed by the Earl of Mar. Elected as a Tory MP for Stirlingshire. Re-elected on interests of Lord Linlithgow and Lord Mar. Withdrew from 1715 election, spending following years as a Jacobite agent. Died 1777.
