General Lord John Murray (14 April 1711 – 26 May 1787) was a British general and politician. Murray was the eighth son (and eldest from the second marriage) of John Murray, 1st Duke of Atholl, by his second wife Mary, daughter of William Ross, 12th Lord Ross. He sat as Member of Parliament for Perthshire from 1734 to 1761.[1]
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Drummond |
Member of Parliament for Perthshire 1734–1761 |
Succeeded by John Murray |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by The Lord Sempill |
Colonel of the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot 1745–1787 |
Succeeded by Sir Hector Munro |