William Murray (valet)

William Murray was a Scottish courtier, a household servant of James VI of Scotland as a "valet of the king's chamber".

[1] William Murray served the young James VI at Stirling Castle as a valet.

[7] For New Year's Day 1579, Murray bought 24 gold rings for James VI to distribute as gifts.

[12] Possibly the same William Murray appears in financial records connected with the household of Prince Henry at Stirling Castle, named in receipts in 1595 for silverware used by the Prince, including candlesticks and a trencher plate with salt cellar in 1595.

[13] Another William Murray was Master of Carriage to James VI, in charge of transporting the king's luggage.

William Murray was a servant in the king's bedchamber at Stirling Castle , and decorated his study, a small room through the door by the fireplace