Constituency Dates
Wootton Bassett 1722 – 27
Great Bedwyn 1734 – 25 Mar. 1738
Family and Education
b. 7 Jan. 1689, 3rd s. of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore [S], by Katherine, da. and h. of Richard Watts of Great Munden, Herts. m. c.1708, Mary, da. of Sir Charles Halkett, 1st Bt., of Pitfirrane, Fife, 1da.1Scots Peerage, iii. 385; ix. 78.
Offices Held

Ensign 3 Ft. Gds. 1705, lt. and capt. 1709, capt. and lt.-col. 1720, 2nd maj. 1717; col. 37 Ft. 1722 – 35, 38 Ft. 1735 – d.; brig.-gen. 1735.

Address
Main residence: Stanwell, Mdx.
biography text

Robert Murray, a professional soldier, was younger brother of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, a representative peer and lord of the bedchamber to George II. He was returned as a government supporter at Wootton Bassett in 1722, did not stand in 1727, but was later returned for Great Bedwyn. He died 25 Mar. 1738.

Author
R.S.L.
Volume
Commons 1715-1754
Notes
  • 1. Scots Peerage, iii. 385; ix. 78.