Patrick Ogilvy facts for kids

Patrick Ogilvy (born 1665 – died 20 September 1737) was an important Scottish politician. He came from a noble family. Patrick Ogilvy served in the Parliament of Scotland from 1702 to 1707. After Scotland and England joined together, he became a Whig Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons from 1707 to 1710.

Early Life and Family Connections

Patrick Ogilvy was the third son of James Ogilvy, 3rd Earl of Findlater. His mother was Anne Montgomery. His older brother, James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater, was a very influential person. Patrick's brother helped him a lot in his military and political jobs.

Patrick Ogilvy married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth Baird. They married around 1693. Later, around 1709, he married his second wife, Elizabeth Montgomerie. She was his cousin.

Starting a Career in Public Service

Patrick Ogilvy began his public life as a Burgess in Edinburgh in 1696. A burgess was like a respected citizen with special rights in a town. In 1701, he became a Commissioner Justiciary for the Highlands. This meant he helped with legal matters in that area.

He also started a military career. In 1701, he became a captain in Brigadier Maitland's regiment. He didn't spend much time with his regiment. Instead, he led a special group that made sure customs rules were followed in western Scotland.

Serving in the Scottish Parliament

In 1702, Patrick Ogilvy was chosen to represent Cullen in the Parliament of Scotland. He was a Burgh Commissioner for his family's area. He served in this role until 1707.

During this time, he always supported the government. He was also strongly in favor of the Union between Scotland and England. This was a very big decision for Scotland. In 1703, he became a Burgess of Ayr. By 1704, he was a 2nd lieutenant-colonel in the military.

A Member of the British Parliament

After Scotland and England united in 1707, Patrick Ogilvy became one of the first Scottish representatives in the new Parliament of Great Britain. He continued to support the government's ideas.

In 1708, he was elected without opposition as a Member of Parliament for Elgin Burghs. He wasn't very active in Parliament. One of his main tasks was helping to write a bill about encouraging fishing. In 1710, he voted to remove Dr. Sacheverell from his position.

Patrick Ogilvy did not run for Parliament again in 1710. He sold his military job in 1711 and decided to live a more private life. He sold some of his land in Aberdeen. In 1717, he bought a new estate called Inchmartine in Perthshire. He became a Burgess of Perth in 1724.

Later Life and Legacy

Patrick Ogilvy passed away on 20 September 1737. He had one daughter from his first marriage. With his second wife, he had three sons.