Sir Hugh Paterson, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
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Hugh Paterson
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Portrait by John Thomas Seton, 1776
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| Member of Parliament for Stirlingshire |
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| In office 1710–1715 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Cunningham |
| Succeeded by | Mungo Haldane |
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| Born | 1685 Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
| Died | 23 Mar 1777 Bannockburn, Scotland |
| Spouse | Lady Jean Erskine |
| Children | Henry Paterson (b. 1712), Mary Paterson (b. 1714) |
| Occupation | MP |
| Known for | Baronet of Bannockburn, Jacobite |
Sir Hugh Paterson, 2nd Baronet (born around 1685 – died March 23, 1777) was an important Scottish figure. He was a Jacobite, which meant he supported the return of the old royal family, the Stuarts, to the throne. He was also a Member of Parliament in Great Britain.
Who Was Sir Hugh Paterson?
Sir Hugh Paterson was born in Bannockburn, Scotland, around 1685. He was the son of the first Sir Hugh Paterson. When his father passed away in 1701, Hugh became the second Baronet of Bannockburn. A baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
His Time in Parliament
From 1710 to 1715, Sir Hugh Paterson served as a Member of Parliament. This meant he was chosen by people in Stirlingshire to represent them in the British Parliament. He helped make laws and decisions for the country.
Family Life
In 1712, Sir Hugh Paterson married Lady Jean Erskine. Her father was Charles Erskine, Earl of Mar. Sir Hugh and Lady Jean had a son named Henry. Sadly, Henry passed away before his father did.
The Jacobite Uprising
Sir Hugh Paterson was a strong supporter of the Jacobite cause. This was a movement that wanted to bring the Stuart family back to the throne of Great Britain. In 1715, there was a big rebellion called the Jacobite Rising of 1715. Sir Hugh took part in this uprising.
Because he was involved in the rebellion, Sir Hugh faced serious consequences. In 1716, his title as a Baronet was taken away. This was a punishment for his role in trying to change who was king.
Interestingly, Sir Hugh's niece, Clementina Walkinshaw, later became a close companion of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. He was also known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie," a key leader of the Jacobite movement.
