William Stewart (MP for Kirkcudbright)

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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 from 7 May 1770 – 1774 and Kirkcudbright Stewartry in 1774–1780.

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Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Wigtown Burghs
1770–1774
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Kirkcudbright Stewartry
17741780
Succeeded by