Peerage Record – 47778

     Sir Andrew Murray of Balvaird and Arngask was the son of Sir Andrew Murray of Balvaird and Arngask and Margaret Crichton.¹ He married Katherine Menteith, daughter of William Menteith, 10th of Kerse and Marion Bruce.² He died in December 1624, without issue.^1,2

     Margaret Murray is the daughter of Sir Andrew Murray of Balvaird and Arngask and Margaret Crichton.¹ She married William Myrton of Cambo, son of Thomas Myrton of Cambo and Catherine Lindsay, on 17 October 1598.^1,2
     Her married name became Myrton.¹

     William Myrton of Cambo is the son of Thomas Myrton of Cambo and Catherine Lindsay.² He married Jean Lundie, daughter of William Lundie of that Ilk and Christian Ruthven.² He married Margaret Murray, daughter of Sir Andrew Murray of Balvaird and Arngask and Margaret Crichton, on 17 October 1598.^1,2

     David Murray, 1st Viscount of Stormont was the son of Sir Andrew Murray of Arngask and Balvaird and Lady Janet Graham.¹ He married Elizabeth Beaton, daughter of James Beaton of Creich, circa February 1603/4.¹ He died on 27 August 1631.¹
     He was Cupbearer to King James VI before 1580.¹ He was Master of the Stable in 1583/84.¹ He held the office of Keeper of Falkland Palace before 1596.¹ He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1599.¹ He was appointed Knight in 1599.¹ He was Componitor of the Scottish Treasury between 1601 and 1608.¹ He held the office of Provost of Perth between 1601 and 1609.¹ He was Captain of the King’s Guard between 1603 and 1611.¹ He was created 1st Lord Scone [Scotland] on 7 July 1604, with a special remainder to his nephew Sir Andrew Murray of Balvaird.¹ On 18 August 1608 by charter he was granted the dissolved Scone Abbey lands.¹ He was Commissioner of the Scottish Exchequer in 1610.¹ He held the office of Provost of Perth between February 1612 and 1627/28.¹ On 29 April 1612 by a special charter, the remainder of his title Lord Scone was extended to include (a) his cousin Sir Mungo Murray of Drumcairn (b) John Murray of Redkirk, no relation (c) Gilbert Murray, a first cousin (d) Andrew Murray, Gilbert’s brother adn (e) William Murray, with ultimate remainder to his heirs male whatsoever bearing the name of Murray of Balvaird.¹ He was created 1st Viscount of Stormont [Scotland] on 16 August 1621, with the same special remainder as the Lordship of Scone.¹

     Elizabeth Beaton is the daughter of James Beaton of Creich.¹ She married David Murray, 1st Viscount of Stormont, son of Sir Andrew Murray of Arngask and Balvaird and Lady Janet Graham, circa February 1603/4.¹
     From circa February 1603/4, her married name became Murray.¹

     James Beaton of Creich lived at Creich, Fife, Scotland^G.¹

     Robert Murray is the son of Sir Andrew Murray of Arngask and Balvaird and Lady Janet Graham.¹
     He held the office of Archdeacon of Dunkeld.¹

     Sir Patrick Murray of Byn and Drumcairn was the son of Sir Andrew Murray of Arngask and Balvaird and Lady Janet Graham.¹ He died, without issue.¹
     He gained the rank of Guards Officer.¹ He was employed by King James VI in settling the church.¹

     William Murray, 1st of Letter Bannathy was the son of Sir David Murray of Arngask, Balvaird and Kippo and Janet Lindsay.¹ He married Barbara Pitcairn, daughter of David Pitcairn, 12th of Pitcairn and Elizabeth Durie, in 1564.² He died on 6 March 1589.¹

     John St. Aubyn is the son of John St. Aubyn and Catharine Arundel.¹ He married Catherine Godolphin, daughter of Francis Godolphin.¹
     He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.)¹ He lived at Clowance, Cornwall, England^G.¹ He held the office of High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1660/61.¹