William Stewart (1737–1797)
William Stewart (1737 – 8 October 1797), of Castle Stewart, was a Scottish MP in the British Parliament. He was a member of a junior branch of the family of the Earl of Galloway, being the first son of John Stewart of Castle Stewart.
Stewart was educated at Glasgow University. He was an officer in the 60th Regiment of Foot during the Seven Years' War, leaving the army in 1769 as a Captain.
He represented Wigtown Burghs 7 May 1770 – 1774 and Kirkcudbright Stewartry 1774-1780.
References
- History of Parliament: House of Commons 1754-1790, by Sir Lewis Namier and James Brooke (Sidgwick & Jackson 1964)
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Chauncy Townsend |
Member of Parliament for Wigtown Burghs 1770 – 1774 |
Succeeded by William Norton |
| Preceded by James Murray |
Member of Parliament for Kirkcudbright Stewartry 1774 – 1780 |
Succeeded by Peter Johnston |