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Family were hereditary sheriffs of Bute - source of political influence despite financial debts. | Family were hereditary sheriffs of Bute - source of political influence despite financial debts. | ||
| − | Links with Duke of | + | Links with Duke of Queensberry helped secure political positions. Stewart held seats for both Buteshire and Perthshire as MP 1708-9. Appointed a lord of the session and of justiciary. After taking seat in court of session seems to have played little further role in politics. No by-election writ ordered for either Buteshire or Perthshire in 1709. |
Died 1712. | Died 1712. | ||
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| Dates | 1708-9 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Blairhall, Perthshire | ||
| Marriage | Mary Bruce | ||
| Issue | 2 sons | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Family were hereditary sheriffs of Bute - source of political influence despite financial debts. Links with Duke of Queensberry helped secure political positions. Stewart held seats for both Buteshire and Perthshire as MP 1708-9. Appointed a lord of the session and of justiciary. After taking seat in court of session seems to have played little further role in politics. No by-election writ ordered for either Buteshire or Perthshire in 1709. Died 1712.
