Stewart, John (London) 3
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Dates | 1708-15 | ||
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Location | London | ||
Vocation | Army officer and politician | ||
Place of Birth | Livingstone, Kirkcudbright | ||
Marriage | Elizabeth Scott | ||
Issue | 1 son | ||
Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Professional soldier who rose to rank of Lieutenant-colonel. Elected MP for Kirkcudbright Stewartry (1708) with support of Duke of Queensbury. Seems to have been absent due to military obligations, though re-elected in 1710. Did not stand for re-election (1715) but participated in Roxburghshire politics. Died 1726.