Sir Robert Steuart, 1st Baronet

Sir Robert Steuart (or Stewart), 1st Baronet of Allanbank (1643–1707) was a Scottish politician who represented North Berwick in the Parliament of Scotland from 1698 to 1702.

Sir Robert Steuart, Bt
Member of Parliament
for North Berwick
In office
1698–1702
Preceded bySir Thomas Stewart
Succeeded bySir Hew Dalrymple
Personal details
Born1643
Died1707
NationalityScottish
Spouse(s)Jean Gilmour
Jean Cockburn
ChildrenSir John Steuart, 2nd Baronet
ParentsSir James Steuart
Anne Hope

Early life

Robert Steuart was the seventh and youngest son of Sir James Steuart of Kirkfield and Coltness (1608–1681), Lord Provost of Edinburgh, by his first wife Anne Hope. He was a younger brother of Sir James Steuart of Goodtrees (1635–1713), the Lord Advocate from 1692 to 1709.

Career

A merchant at Leith, he purchased the estate of Allanbank in Berwickshire. From 1698 to 1702, he represented North Berwick in the Parliament of Scotland.

Baronetcy

On 15 August 1687, he was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia, 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.

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).[1]

Personal life

He married firstly in 1682 to Jean Gilmour, daughter of Sir John Gilmour of Craigmillar (1605–1671), the Lord President of the Court of Session, and sister of Sir Alexander Gilmour, 1st Baronet. Together, Steuart and Gilmour had:

  • Sir John Steuart, 2nd Baronet (c. 1685-1753)

His second wife, from 1692, was Jean Cockburn, daughter of Sir Alexander Cockburn of Langton. Their children included:

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See also

References
Notes
  1. Complete Baronetage, p. 353
  2. https://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1715-1754/member/stewart-archibald-1697-1780
Sources
Parliament of Scotland
Preceded by
Sir Thomas Stewart		 Burgh Commissioner for
North Berwick
1698 – 1702		 Succeeded by
Sir Hew Dalrymple
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