# William Murdoch

William Murdoch (1 FEB 1782 – 29 OCT 1863); child of John Murdoch and Margaret Boyd; born in Ayrshire, Scotland; died in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland.

**Lifespan:** 1 FEB 1782 – 29 OCT 1863

## Parents
- [John Murdoch](/p/john-murdoch-5680.md) (father)
- [Margaret Boyd](/p/margaret-boyd-1864.md) (mother)

## Timeline
- 1 FEB 1782 — **Born** at Ayrshire, Scotland
- 29 OCT 1863 — **Died** at Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland

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