Alexander Borthwick Murray
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For the member for Sturt 1867–1868, see Alexander Murray (manufacturer).
Alexander Borthwick Murray (14 February 1816 – 17 March 1903) was an Australian sheep breeder and parliamentarian in the early days of South Australia. He married his business partner Margaret Tinline after they had established a successful sheep business.
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Alexander Murray | |
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Born | 14 February 1816 |
Died | 17 March 1903 (1903-03-18) (aged 87) |
Occupation | Sheep farmer |
Spouses | Charlotte Murthwaite Scott
(m. 1842) Margaret Tinline (m. 1857) |
Children | Eight |
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Electoral district of Gumeracha | |
In office 8 May 1862 (1862-05-08) – 27 June 1867 (1867-06-27) | |
Preceded by | Alexander Hay |
Succeeded by | Alexander Hay |
Member of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
In office March 1869 (1869-03) – February 1877 (1877-02) | |
In office July 1880 (1880-07) – 14 April 1888 (1888-04-14) | |
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