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Kenneth Murchison
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| 3rd Governor of the Straits Settlements | |
| In office 7 December 1833 – 17 November 1836 |
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| Monarch | William IV (1830–1837) |
| Preceded by | Robert Ibbetson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel George Bonham |
| Resident Councillor of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 29 November 1827 – 6 December 1833 |
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| Preceded by | John Prince |
| Succeeded by | Samuel George Bonham |
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| Born | 1794 Scotland |
| Died | 1 August 1854 (aged 59–60) Bathampton, Bath, Somerset, England |
| Spouses |
Charlotte Pryce
(m. 1815; died 1816)Anne Nesham
(m. 1826; died 1846) |
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| Relatives | Roderick Murchison (brother) Alexander Murchison (brother) |
| Residences | Somerset, England |
| Occupation | Colonial administrator |
Kenneth Murchison (1794–1854) was an important British official. He served as a top leader in places like Penang and Singapore. Later, he became the third Governor of the Straits Settlements.
Early Life and Family
Kenneth Murchison was born in Scotland in 1794. His parents were Barbara and Kenneth Murchison. His older brother, Roderick Murchison, became a famous geologist.
When Kenneth was young, his family moved to Bathampton, Somerset, England. His father was ill and sadly passed away there in 1796. After that, his mother moved the family to Edinburgh, Scotland, and got married again.
A Career in Government
Murchison began his working life with the East India Company. This company managed trade and government in many parts of Asia.
In 1827, he was appointed as the Resident Councillor of Penang. He also became the Resident Councillor of Singapore. These roles were like being a chief administrator for those areas. While in Penang, he even helped his brother Roderick. He did a survey of the land for him, as Roderick was the President of the Geological Society.
Kenneth Murchison became the Governor of the Straits Settlements in 1833. The Straits Settlements were a group of British territories in Southeast Asia. However, he spent much of his time away from the region. His deputy, George Bonham, handled most of the daily duties. Bonham later took over as Governor in 1836.
Personal Life
Kenneth Murchison was married twice. In 1815, he married Charlotte Pryce. They had a daughter named Charlotte. Sadly, his first wife died in 1816.
He married Anne Nesham in 1826. With Anne, he had two sons who survived: Kenneth-Robert and Roderick. Kenneth Murchison passed away on August 1, 1854.
