John Patrick Murrough

He was born on 2 December 1822, the son of John Murrough, of Chichester, a merchant, by his wife Lucy, daughter of Edward Patrick, of Petersfield, Deputy Lieutenant and magistrate for Hampshire. He was educated at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford.^[1]

In 1848 he married Isabel Maria, daughter of John Beart.^[1]

He was admitted as a solicitor in 1844. He was Member of Parliament for Bridport from 1852 to 1857. He owned 162 acres of land.^[1]

He wrote a pamphlet on bankruptcy reform, and some letters to the Law Journal.^[1]

He lived at Watersfield Towers, Pulborough, Sussex, and his recreations included shooting, fishing, and the cultivation of shrubs and trees from foreign countries.^[1]