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David Steuart (Lord Provost)
David Steuart or Stewart (1747–1824) was an 18th/19th century Scottish merchant, banker and bibliophile who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1780 to 1782. Life He was born on 20 September 1747 the youngest son of John Steuart of Dalguise (1689-1776). He was probably born at Dalguise House, north of Dunkeld in Perthshire. His mother was John's second wife, Margaret Findlay He came to Edinburgh probably around 1760. He went into partnership with Robert Allan around 1770 creating the banking firm of Allan & Steuart. He served as both a Councillor (1778) and Bailie (1779) in Edinburgh prior to becoming Lord Provost in 1780. He was succeeded in 1782 by John Grieve (Lord Provost), John Grieve. In 1784 he was living at 5 Queen Street in New Town, Edinburgh, Edinburgh's New Town. In 1790 he commissioned William Sibbald to create a plan for a large swathe of land owned by Steuart between Gabriels Road and Lord Moray's estate to the west. He persuaded the council to purc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bailie Lothian With Provost David Steuart By John Kay
A bailie or baillie is a civic officer in the local government of Scotland. The position arose in the burghs, where bailies formerly held a post similar to that of an alderman or magistrate (see bailiff). Baillies appointed the High Constables of Edinburgh, high constables in Edinburgh, High Constabulary of the Port of Leith (Leith High Constables), Leith and Perth, Scotland, Perth. Modern bailies exist in Scottish local councils, with the position being a courtesy title and appointees often requested to provide support to the lord provost or Provost (civil), provost - the ceremonial and civic head of the council - in their various engagements. History The name derives from Old French and used to be synonymous with provost (civil), provost, with several officials holding this role often at the appointment of the Church. The jurisdiction of a bailie is called a ''bailiary'' (alt. ''bailiery''). The office of bailie was abolished in law in Scotland in 1975, and today the position ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
