Family and Education
b. 29 June 1772, 4th but o. surv. s. of Sir William Maxwell, 3rd Bt., of Springkell by Margaret, da. of Sir Michael Stewart, 3rd Bt., of Blackhall, Renfrew. m. 4 Jan. 1802, Mary, o. surv. da. and h. of Patrick Heron, 7s. 5da. suc. fa.-in-law and took additional name of Heron 1803; fa. as 4th Bt. 4 Mar. 1804.
Offices Held
Ensign 68 Ft. 1788; lt. 7 Ft. 1791; capt. 23 Drag. 1794, maj. 1795, brevet lt.-col. 1797, half-pay 1802 – 14; col. 1805, maj.-gen. 1811, lt-gen. 1819.
Main residence: Springkell, Dumfries.
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Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
HERON MAXWELL, Sir John Shaw Stewart (1772-1830)
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