William Urry


Sir William Urry was Scottish Royalist officer during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

Biography

During the Interregnum Sir William joined Charles II in exile. He commanded Lord Newburgh's regiment of Scots at the Battle of the Dunes. After the Restoration he was appointed colonel of the royal guards in Scotland.

Family

Sir William Urry married Jane Scott. Their son John Urry was a noted literary editor and medieval scholar.
Sir William's brother, Sir John Urry , was a professional Scottish soldier who changed sides several times during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.