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Mar, John Erskine, 2d (or 7th) earl of

(Encyclopedia) Mar, John Erskine, 2d (or 7th) earl of, 1558–1634, Scottish nobleman; son of the 1st (or 6th) earl. In 1578 he was persuaded by James Douglas, 4th earl of Morton, to assert his claims…

Stuart, Charles Edward

(Encyclopedia) Stuart or Stewart, Charles Edward, 1720–88, claimant to the British throne, b. Rome. First son of James Francis Edward Stuart (the Old Pretender), he was known as Bonnie Prince Charlie…

Stuart, Robert, 1st duke of Albany

(Encyclopedia) Stuart or Stewart, Robert, 1st duke of Albany, 1340?–1420, regent of Scotland; third son of Robert II. As earl of Fife and Monteith, he held commands under his father and more than…

Stuart, John, duke of Albany

(Encyclopedia) Stuart or Stewart, John, duke of AlbanyStuart or Stewart, John, duke of Albanyôlˈbənē [key], 1481–1536, regent of Scotland; son of Alexander Stuart, duke of Albany, and grandson of…

George Stuart NIXON, Congress, NV (1860-1912)

Senate Years of Service: 1905-1912 Party: Republican NIXON George Stuart , a Senator from Nevada; born in Placer County, Calif., on April 2, 1860; attended the public schools; went to work for a…

Henry Stuart FOOTE, Congress, MS (1804-1880)

Senate Years of Service: 1847-1852 Party: Democrat FOOTE Henry Stuart , a Senator from Mississippi; born in Fauquier County, Va., February 28, 1804; pursued classical studies; graduated from…

Alexander Stuart McDILL, Congress, WI (1822-1875)

McDILL Alexander Stuart , a Representative from Wisconsin; born near Meadville, Crawford County, Pa., on March 18, 1822; attended Allegheny College; was graduated from Cleveland Medical College…

Stuart Felix REED, Congress, WV (1866-1935)

REED Stuart Felix , a Representative from West Virginia; born near Philippi, Barbour County, W.Va., January 8, 1866; attended the common schools; taught in country schools; was graduated from…

William Stuart REYBURN, Congress, PA (1882-1946)

REYBURN William Stuart , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., December 17, 1882; attended the Hill School, Pottstown, Pa.; was graduated from Yale University in 1904 and…

Donald Stuart RUSSELL, Congress, SC (1906-1998)

Senate Years of Service: 1965-1966 Party: Democrat RUSSELL Donald Stuart , a Senator from South Carolina; born in Lafayette Springs, Lafayette County, Miss., February 22, 1906; moved with his…