MURRAY, Alexander (1747-1820), of Blackbarony, Peebles.

b. 24 Apr. 1747, 1st s. of Rev. and Hon. Gideon Murray (3rd surv. s. of Alexander, 4th Lord Elibank [S]) by Elizabeth, da. of Lt.-Gen. David Montolieu, Baron de St. Hypolite of the Holy Roman Empire; bro. of David Murray of Hattonknowe. educ. Beverley sch. Yorks. m. (1) 1776, cos. Mary Clara, da. of Lewis Charles Montolieu, Baron de St. Hypolite, 3s. 2da.; (2) 1804, Catherine, da. of James Steuart, 3s. 4da. suc. to Blackbarony estates c.1773; and uncle as 7th Lord Elibank 11 Nov. 1785.