Alexander E. Murray, also known as Viscount Fincastle before becoming the 8th Earl of Dunmore, (1871-1962) was born and died in London, England. He was a decorated British soldier and politician and the son of Earl Charles A. Murray and Countess Gertrude Murray, also known as Lord and Lady Dunmore. After his mother experienced a healing while studying Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures in 1894, the family became devout Christian Scientists who made many trips to Boston, Massachusetts over the years and met with Mary Baker Eddy. At the invitation of Eddy in 1901, his parents and two sisters, Lady Victoria A. Murray and Lady Mildred Murray, took the Normal class taught by Edward A. Kimball in the Board of Education of The First Church of Christ, Scientist. His family joined The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, in June 1898. Murray, upon a special request made by Eddy to The Christian Science Board of Directors, joined on June 3, 1899, and the family were all made First Members in January 1901 and honorary members in September 1903. Murray withdrew his membership from The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, in November 1903. In January 1904 he married Lucinda D. Murray (b. Kemble), and in 1907 Murray succeeded to the family title after his father's death, becoming the 8th Earl of Dunmore.

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