Stewart, John (London) 3

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Dates 1708-15
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.