Patrick Murray of Ochtertyre
Sir Patrick Murray of Ochtertyre, 6th Baronet FRSE was a Scottish advocate, landowner and politician, serving as MP for Edinburgh from 1806 to 1812 and Baron of the Exchequer in 1820. He is sometimes referred to as Sir Peter Murray.
Life
He was born at Ochtertyre House on 3 February 1771 the eldest son of Lady Augusta Mackenzie, daughter of George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie, and her husband William Murray of Ochtertyre. He was educated at the High School in Edinburgh then studied law at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh. He became an advocate in 1793.In 1796 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were Rev James Finlayson, James Gregory, and John Playfair. In 1799 he was appointed King's remembrancer in the exchequer for life. In 1800, on the death of his father, he became 6th Baronet of Ochtertyre.
He became Member of Parliament for Edinburgh in 1806 on the recommendation of Lord Melville but resigned in 1812 before the end of the parliament. His most important role was that of Secretary to the Board of Control from 1810 to 1812, which involved serving as the chief official in London responsible for Indian affairs. He was a Baron of the Scottish Exchequer from 1820 to his death.
He died on 1 June 1837.