James Stewart ( – 27 April 1768) was a

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soldier and politician. He was the second son of

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and his wife Lady Catherine Montgomerie, daughter of

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. He was educated at

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, and served as an officer in the

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for over 30 years, becoming a Lieutenant-General in 1758. He was a

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(MP) in the

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for 27 years, representing

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1734–41 and 1747–54 and

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1741–47 and 1754–61. His younger brother

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was also an MP for

References

Sources

* Edith, Lady Haden-Guest
STEWART, Hon. James (c.1699-1768), of Auchleand, Wigtown.
in ''

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: the House of Commons 1754-1790'' (1964). * R. S. Lea
STEWART, Hon. James (c.1699-1768), of Auchleand, Wigtown.
in ''The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1715-1754'' (1970). 1699 births 1768 deaths Younger sons of earls People educated at Eton College British Army generals Scots Guards officers 37th Regiment of Foot officers British Army personnel of the War of the Austrian Succession Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for Scottish constituencies British MPs 1734–1741 British MPs 1741–1747 British MPs 1747–1754 British MPs 1754–1761 {{Scotland-GreatBritain-MP-stub