William Vans Murray

William Vans Murray (February 9, 1760 – December 11, 1803) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1788 to 1790, and in the United States House of Representatives from 1791 to 1797. He was the United States Ambassador to the Netherlands from 1797 to 1801. Biography Early life William Vans Murray was born on February 9, 1760, in Glasgow in Cambridge in the Province of Maryland. He studied the Law in England. Career He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1788 to 1790. He was then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the fifth district of Maryland, serving from 1791 until 1793. He represented the eighth district from 1793 to 1797. He was appointed the U.S. Minister (ambassador) to the Netherlands from 1797 until 1801. He supported the U.S. mission to France in peace negotiations.