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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 1779

Died: 7 March 1859

Member of Privy Council

18 December 1832	Leith District of Burghs	Whig	Unopposed
May 1834 Resignation of John Murray on appointment as Lord Advocate for Scotland.
2 June 1834	Leith District of Burghs	Whig	686	60.44
14 January 1835	Leith District of Burghs	Whig	Unopposed
April 1835 Resignation of Rt Hon John Murray on appointment as Lord Advocate for Scotland.
8 May 1835	Leith District of Burghs	Whig	727	63.22
24 July 1837	Leith District of Burghs	Whig	Unopposed
1839 Resignation of Rt Hon John Murray on appointment as a Lord of Session.