George Douglas
| Born | 1662, - |
|---|---|
| Died | 4 January 1738 |
| Elections | 3 (3 won) |
George Douglas, 13th Earl of Morton , was a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for Orkney and Shetland and a Scottish nobleman. He was elected to represent the Isles in 1713. He was the 2nd MP for the constituency, replacing Sir Alexander Douglas, and served until 1715, when he was replaced by James Moodie He was elected to the seat again in 1722 and served until 1730 when he was replaced by Robert Douglas.
Biography
Morton was a younger son of James Douglas, 10th Earl of Morton, and Anne, daughter of Sir James Hay, 1st Baronet.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1713 | 1713 British General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result | Parliament of Great Britain | 9 | Elected |
| 1722 | 1722 British General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result | Parliament of Great Britain | Elected | |
| 1727 | 1727 British General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result | Parliament of Great Britain | Unopposed | Elected |