Sir Robert Steuart (or Stewart), 1st Baronet of Allanbank (1643 – 1707) was a Scottish politician who represented

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in the

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from 1698 to 1702.

Early life

Steuart was born in

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, Scotland in 1643. He was the seventh and youngest son of Sir James Steuart of Kirkfield and Coltness (1608–1681),

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, by his first wife Anne Hope. He was a younger brother of Sir James Steuart of Goodtrees, the

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from 1692 to 1709.

Career

A merchant at

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, he purchased the estate of

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. From 1698 to 1702, he represented

in the

Baronetcy

On 15 August 1687, he was created a

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, with remainder to his heirs male whatsoever. Upon his death in 1707, he was succeeded in his title by his first son from his first marriage, who became Sir John Steuart, 2nd Baronet.

Personal life

He married firstly in 1682 to Jean Gilmour, daughter of Sir John Gilmour of

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, the Lord President of the Court of Session, and sister of

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. Together, Steuart and Gilmour had: * Sir John Steuart, 2nd Baronet (–1753) His second wife, from 1692, was Helen Cockburn, daughter of

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. Their children included: * Helen Steuart (1696–1774), who married

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* Archibald Stewart (1697–1780), the

. Sir Robert died in 1707. After his sons death in 1753, the title passed to his grandson, Sir John Steuart of Allanbank, 3rd baronet (1714–1796), then to his son, Sir John Steuart of Allanbank, 4th baronet (1754–1817), and lastly to Sir John James Steuart of Allanbank, 5th baronet (1779–1849).Complete Baronetage, p. 353

References

;Notes ;Sources * G.E.C. (

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) ed., "STEUART, or STEWART: cr. 15 Aug. 1687" in ''The Complete Baronetage'', 1900–1906
vol. 4, p. 353
1643 births 1707 deaths Members of the Parliament of Scotland 1689–1702 People from Leith Baronets in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia {{NovaScotia-baronet-stub

Early life

Career

Baronetcy

Personal life

See also

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